Pontine infarction

Case contributed by Andrew Dixon
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

2 days of right sided facial droop and weakness.

Patient Data

Age: 70
Gender: Male

CT brain

ct

A vague region of hypodensity is seen on the left side of the upper pons. 

MRI brain: 2 days later

mri

A region of restricted diffusion is seen on the left side of the pons, not crossing the midline. 

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