Hyperdense MCA sign (brain)

Case contributed by Dr Ruslan Asadov
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: Adult
ct
  • decreased density of right MCA territory with effacement of sulci

  • hyperdense M1 segment of right middle cerebral artery

  • loss of the insular ribbon

Case Discussion

Acute middle cerebral artery (MCA) thrombosis.

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