Demographics:
80 years old, Male
Indication:
Unresponsive
Findings
- Large area of hypoattenuation in the right hemipons extending superiorly into the ipsilateral cerebral peduncle
- Hyperattenuating appearance of the basilar artery
- Global cerebral volume loss with sequelae of chronic small vessel disease
- Calcified intracranial atherosclerosis
- Marked dilation of the frontal sinuses
Diagnosis
Basilar artery thrombosis
Sample Report
Large area of hypoattenuation in the right hemipons extending superiorly into the ipsilateral cerebral peduncle concerning for acute/early subacute infarct. No evidence of substantial associated mass effect or hemorrhagic transformation.
Hyperattenuating appearance of the basilar artery, concerning for thrombosis. Recommend correlation with CTA.
Discussion