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Monday, December 6, 2010
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Challenge: What's going on in this non-contrast head CT?
The hyperacute MCA sign refers to the appearance of increased attenuation of the proximal portion of the MCA. It reflects thrombosis of the M1 MCA segment and is a sign of ischemic stroke. Other early signs of ischemic stroke seen on non-contrast head CT include hypoattenuation of the brain tissue, loss of the gray-white junction, loss of sulci, and the insular ribbon sign.
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hyperdense left MCA
yes! good eye
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The hyperacute MCA sign refers to the appearance of increased attenuation of the proximal portion of the MCA. It reflects thrombosis of the M1 MCA segment and is a sign of ischemic stroke. Other early signs of ischemic stroke seen on non-contrast head CT include hypoattenuation of the brain tissue, loss of the gray-white junction, loss of sulci, and the insular ribbon sign.
Source: www.ispub.com.
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