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Encephalomalacia after MCA stroke

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of stroke a year ago.

Patient Data

Age: 73
Gender: Male

CT Brain (selected images)

ct

Extensive area with attenuation of CSF replacing part of the brain parenchyma in the vascular territory of the right middle cerebral artery.

Case Discussion

This case illustrates the typical appearance of brain after major ischemic strokes. 

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