Global hypoxic injury post cardiac arrest

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

40 minute down time following cardiac arrest.

Patient Data

Age: Adult

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Single selected image from a non-contrast CT scan of the brain demonstrates severe grey matter necrosis involving both cortex and deep grey matter, particularly the basal ganglia. Note the reversal of normal white/grey matter density.

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