White cerebellum sign of hypoxic-ischemic brain injury

Discussion:

White cerebellum sign, also called reversal sign or dense cerebellum sign, is encountered when there is a diffuse decrease in density of the supratentorial brain parenchyma, with relatively increased attenuation of the thalami, brainstem and cerebellum.

This sign indicates irreversible brain damage and has a very poor prognosis.

One of the commonest causes is cerebral anoxia, typically from a prolonged cardiac arrest.

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