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| Issue : 1 | Page : 41-42 |
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Pseudo-hyperdense MCA sign: The value of comparing CT densities of vessels on both sides
Prasad Krishnan
Department of Neurosurgery, National Neurosciences Centre, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Prasad Krishnan
Department of Neurosurgery, National Neurosciences Centre, Kolkata, West Bengal
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
DOI: 10.4103/jcvs.jcvs_5_21
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Hyperdense middle cerebral artery (MCA) sign is a well-recognised sign of stroke radiology. However, less often reported is the pseudo 'hyperdense MCA sign' that looks ominous and may confound the clinician into thinking that he is dealing with a case of ischaemic stroke. We report a 56-year-old male who nearly underwent thrombolysis due to this sign seen on initial computed tomography imaging and highlight the way to avoid this pitfall.
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