Hyperdense MCA sign

Case contributed by Anthony Nuñez
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Initially left hemiparesia. Unresponsive.

Patient Data

Age: 90 years
Gender: Female
ct
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Non-contrast CT of the brain demonstrates a hyperdense right middle cerebral artery. 

Case Discussion

A hyperdense vessel is the earliest visible sign of infarction on CT.

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