Dense MCA sign

Case contributed by Sandeep Bhuta
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: Adult

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

ct

High density seen within the left MCA suggestive of MCA thrombus. 

Case Discussion

Note high density of the left MCA on this non-contrast CT scan, this is also known as the hyperdense MCA sign.

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