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Multisystem atrophy

Case contributed by Brendon Friesen
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Parkinsonism

Patient Data

Age: 70
Gender: Female
mri

Cruciform pontine T2 / FLAIR hyperintensity with mild volume loss, compatible with multisystem atrophy.

Case Discussion

Multisystem atrophy (pontine "hot-cross bun" sign)

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