MRI
Axial T1
Axial T2
Axial FLAIR
Axial DWI
Axial Gradient Echo
Axial ADC
Coronal MRA
Sagittal MRA
Acute infarction involving the putamen, head and body of caudate nucleus as well as the posterior limb of internal capsule (territory of lateral lenticulostriate artery). It displays bright signal in DWI and low signal in ADC confirming the diffusion restriction status. Together with faintly bright signal in T2 and FLAIR without significant mass effect or hemorrhage. MRA reveals complete occlusion of the right ICA with refilling of the ACA and MCA through circle of Willis.