CT Head
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CA0627-CT Head
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CA0627-CT Head
Case ReportHistory
Exam
Prior Study
Findings
CT Head
There is prominent calcification within mesial globus pallidus bilaterally and in a punctate area in the posterior limb of the internal capsule. It appears to be physiologic in nature, but is somewhat unusual to be this prominent at the age of 36 years without underlying abnormality. There is no evidence of acute arterial or venous thrombosis.
Additionally, there is evidence of a prior stroke (focal lacunar defect) within the left caudate head in the distribution of the terminal branches of the artery of Huebner.
The sulcal pattern is minimally prominent for a patient of this age consistent with early, global, atrophic change.
Other
No other abnormalities are present.
Impression
2. There is a small completed lacunar infarct in the left caudate head.
3. The combination of a completed stroke, mild global atrophy and prominent basal ganglia calcificiation suggests the presence of underlying vasculopathy.
Recommendations
No recommendation
