Presentation
Right hemiplegia of 2 hours duration.
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
MCA infarction - early hyperacute
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The MRI sequences demonstrate areas of restricted diffusion in the distribution of the left middle cerebral artery (MCA) territory, not visible on FLAIR sequences. No hemorrhagic transformation was seen on the GE sequence. The MRA 3D-TOF shows complete occlusion of the left middle cerebral artery.
Case Discussion
MRI features of an early hyperacute middle cerebral artery (MCA) territory infarct.