Presentation
Right-sided hemiparesis.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pontine infarct
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The left hemi-pons demonstrates abnormal high T2 signal, low T1 signal, and high diffusion signal, in-keeping with an acute pontine infarction without a hemorrhagic component. The basilar artery appears normal.
Small vessel ischemic changes are also noted.
Case Discussion
Large left-sided acute pontine infarct, respecting the midline.