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Hyperacute cerebral infarction

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Stroke

Loss of the insular ribbon sign on the right. 

24 hour follow up

ct

Progressive hypodensity involving the right basal ganglia and internal capsule. 

Case Discussion

Loss of the insular ribbon sign is seen in hyperacute infarction. 

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