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Corpus striatal infarct

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Global amnesia

Patient Data

Age: 55
Gender: Male
ct

Swelling and low density in the right caudate head and lentiform nucleus (i.e. globus pallidus and putamen) consistent with subacute infarction, i.e. at least days old.

Case Discussion

The artery that is responsible for blood supply to the corpus striatum is the recurrent artery of Heubner ie a branch of the anterior cerebral artery.

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