Eye of the tiger sign

Case contributed by Huda B. Gharbia
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

History of recurrent abortions, presented with dysarthria, dyskinesia and decreased cognition.

Patient Data

Age: 43 years
Gender: Female
mri

Bilateral symmetrical anteromedial globus pallidus hyperintensity in both T2W and FLAIR sequences, surrounded by a thin hypointense rim, not restricted diffusion in DW/ADC giving eye of the tiger sign.

Also noted widening subarachnoid spaces in both frontal lobes.

Case Discussion

Bilateral symmetrical anteromedial globus pallidus hyperintensity encircled by hypointensity, giving eye of the tiger sign, suggestive of neurodegenerative disease.

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