Presentation
Acute onset of left hemiparesis. CT scan as initial investigation.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Hyperdense middle cerebral artery - MRI equivalent
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No definite abnormality except possible right short-segment hyperdense MCA.
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MRI shows typical recent infarct in the distribution of the right MCA (anterior branch) with a "filling defect" in this branch on the angiogram consistent with an embolus - this is at the site of the hyperdense MCA sign on the CT scan
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