Dense middle cerebral artery computed tomography sign: confirmation by magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and MR angiography.
In acute ischaemic stroke, the dense middle cerebral artery sign on computed tomography indicates occlusion of the middle cerebral artery. A case is described in which the sign was confirmed by magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and MR angiography.
Marsman
J W
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Department of Radiology, Gooi-Noord Hospital, Blaricum, The Netherlands.
Feenstra-Holtkamp
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D002536:Cerebral Arteries / Q000473:pathology*; D002544:Cerebral Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004292:Dominance, Cerebral / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed