Encephalomalacia

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of stroke years ago.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years

CT brain

ct

Extensive area with attenuation of CSF replacing part of the brain parenchyma in the right middle cerebral artery territory. Ex vacuo dilatation of the ipsilateral lateral ventricle.

Case Discussion

Encephalomalacia after right MCA stroke.

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