Hot-cross bun sign of multiple system atrophy

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis probable

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.

Selected T2 and FLAIR axial images through the pons demonstrate a prominent hot cross bun sign formed by transverse and anteroposterior high T2 signal. 

Case Discussion

Typical, albeit pronounced, hot cross bun sign in a patient with known multiple system atrophy

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