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Hyperacute ischemic stroke missed by diffusion-weighted imaging.

D Lefkowitz1, M LaBenz, S R Nudo

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore, MD 21201-1595, USA.

AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology
|December 10, 1999
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Diffusion-weighted imaging may miss early signs of hyperacute ischemic stroke. Advanced MRI techniques like MR angiography and perfusion imaging can detect these subtle changes, highlighting the importance of comprehensive stroke evaluation.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Hyperacute ischemic stroke diagnosis relies heavily on advanced neuroimaging techniques.
  • Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) is a cornerstone for detecting acute ischemic changes.
  • Timely diagnosis is critical for effective reperfusion therapy in stroke management.

Observation:

  • Two cases of hyperacute ischemic stroke were initially missed by DWI.
  • Focal neurological deficits corresponded to abnormalities detected by MR angiography (MRA) and perfusion-weighted imaging (PWI).
  • Follow-up DWI scans within hours showed progression of ischemic changes in previously undetected areas.

Findings:

  • DWI may not reliably detect all cases of stroke in evolution at hyperacute timepoints.

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  • MRA and PWI can identify ischemic areas missed by DWI in the early stages of stroke.
  • The evolving nature of ischemic stroke can lead to delayed detection by DWI.

    • Implications:

    • Comprehensive neuroimaging protocols including MRA and PWI are crucial for diagnosing hyperacute ischemic stroke.
    • Clinicians should consider advanced MRI sequences when clinical suspicion of stroke is high despite negative DWI findings.
    • These findings underscore the limitations of DWI in specific hyperacute stroke scenarios and emphasize the need for multimodal imaging assessment.