 Motion artifact limits evaluation. Per technologist note, patient uncooperative and unable to hold position.Restricted diffusion in the right putaminal extending to the caudate with local mass effect upon the frontal horn of the right lateral ventricle without significant midline shift. Within limitation of motion artifact, no acute intracranial hemorrhage or extra-axial fluid collections. No underlying mass is identified. The ventricles and sulci are normal in size. The cerebellar tonsils are in normal position. The pituitary gland is normal in size. Flow voids are present within the major vessels indicating patency. The paranasal sinuses and mastoid air cells are clear. There is no abnormal enhancement within the brain, with limitation of motion artifact.
Findings compatible with acute ischemia in the right lenticulostriate arterial distribution as noted on the prior CT exam without evidence of acute hemorrhage.