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MCA infarction

Case contributed by Prashant Gupta
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Acute onset left sided hemiplegia

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
  • Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
mri

note the "hyperintense MCA" in right sylvian fissure on T1 and FLAIR

DWI reveals large extent of the infarct.

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