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Large right MCA infarct and hemicraniectomy

Case contributed by Peter Mitchell
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Hemiparesis, NIHSS 17.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years

3 hours from onset

ct

This study was performed in a peripheral hospital. Large right MCA territory infarct (ASPECTS = 2). Terminal right ICA occlusion with thromboembolism. 60 ml core infarct. Moderate penumbra. 

Transferred for consideration of hemicraniectomy - and possibly for delayed time window ECR. Delays in transfer meant that if ECR was to be attempted it would only commence until over 8 hours post-onset. 

Repeat study 5 hours later

ct

Large core, matched perfusion defect, NCCT changes with mass effect. Too late for ECR, candidate for decompressive hemicraniectomy.

A right-sided hemicraniectomy has been performed. 

Repeat CTB two days later

ct

Progressive swelling with patchy contralateral infarcts.

Case Discussion

Subsequently found to have septic emboli to multiple organs.

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