Middle cerebral artery territory infarct

Case contributed by Sarah Hussein
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right side weakness.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male

This study has revealed a left temporoparietal wedge shape area of low attenuation, cortical, and subcortical distribution, with medial extension to the basal ganglia, and external capsule region, impressive of acute non-hemorrhagic infarction.

Associated mass effect is noted, in terms of indentation of the ipsilateral lateral ventricle, with effacement of cortical sulci.

Case Discussion

Left temporoparietal acute non-hemorrhagic infarction along the MCA territory.

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