Thalamic lacunar infarct

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right hemiparesis hours of evolution

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Female

CT Brain

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Mild hypodense in the  left thalamic region

CT Brain 24 hours

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Interval evolution of the left thalamic hypodense focus which is currently more conspicuous, and appears larger, well defined and hypodense. No other signs of complication are evident

Case Discussion

This case demonstrates the evolution of an ischemic left thalamic lacunar infarct.

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