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Bilateral, hyperdense middle cerebral arteries predict bihemispheric stroke.

Sheng-Han Kuo¹, Lisa M El-Hakam

¹Department of Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA. hakam@bcm.tmc.edu

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|October 23, 2008

Summary

Bilateral hyperdense middle cerebral artery signs, though rare, indicate cerebral infarction. This finding in pediatric patients may signal early large-vessel thrombosis, necessitating prompt stroke evaluation.

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Area of Science:

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Pediatrics

Background:

The hyperdense vessel sign's utility in acute cerebral ischemia is debated.
Bilateral hyperdense middle cerebral artery signs are uncommon indicators of cerebral infarction.

Observation:

A 17-year-old male with cerebral palsy and a repaired atrial septal defect presented with lethargy and respiratory failure.
Noncontrast computed tomography revealed bilateral hyperdense middle cerebral artery signs.

Findings:

The patient subsequently showed bilateral cerebral infarctions in the middle cerebral artery territories.
This case highlights a rare presentation of bilateral cerebral infarction.

Implications:

Hyperdense artery signs warrant urgent stroke evaluation, particularly in pediatric cases.
In children, hyperdense arteries may suggest early large-vessel thrombosis rather than atherosclerotic calcification.
Prompt recognition of hyperdense vessel signs is crucial for timely intervention in pediatric stroke.