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Multicystic encephalomalacia post hypoxia

Case contributed by Paresh K Desai
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Seizures.

Patient Data

Age: 6 months

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

T2 axial and T1 inversion recovery images reveal bilateral extensive areas of cystic encephalomalacia predominantly in middle cerebral artery territories.

Case Discussion

This case illustrates the damage caused by a severe birth asphyxia.

T2 axial and T1 inversion recovery images reveal bilateral extensive areas of cystic encephalomalacia predominantly in middle cerebral artery territories.

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