An illustrative case of hyperdense middle cerebral artery sign
Amit Agrawal 1 * , Lekha Pandit 2, Lathika Shetty 3, Bobby Varkey 3, Murali Manju 1
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1 K.S.Hegde Medical Academy, Department of Neurosurgery, Mangalore, India2 K.S.Hegde Medical Academy, Department of Neurology, Mangalore, India3 K.S.Hegde Medical Academy, Department of Radiology, Mangalore, India* Corresponding Author

Abstract

Hyperdense middle cerebral artery sign on non-contrast CT scan has been recognized as a marker of thrombus in the middle cerebral artery. It is associated with a subsequent large cerebral infarction and poor outcome despite treatment. This case illustrates the sign and also its grave consequences.

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Article Type: Case Report

EUR J GEN MED, Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2006, 45-47

https://doi.org/10.29333/ejgm/82367

Publication date: 15 Jan 2006

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