Multiple system atrophy parkinsonian type (MSA-P)

Case contributed by Utkarsh Kabra
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Tremors

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male

Mineralization is seen along lateral edges of bilateral putamen.

Focal chronic lacunar infarcts are seen in subcortical white matter of bilateral frontal lobes.

No evidence of fresh infarct, acute bleed or space occupying lesion in brain parenchyma.

Asymmetric prominence of right lateral ventricle is seen(anatomical variant).

Case Discussion

Disproportionate mineralization of lateral edges of bilateral putamen (appreciated on GRE images) suggests likelihood of multisystem atrophy type P and is the likely cause of tremors.

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