Clinical question: Evaluate for hemorrhage. Signs and symptoms: Left-sided weakness. Nonenhanced head CT:There is no evidence of intracranial hemorrhage, edema, mass effect, midline shift or hydrocephalus. Cortical sulci, ventricular system and all CSF cisterns remain within normal range and unchanged since prior exam. Calvarium is intact. Visualized paranasal sinuses and mastoid air cells are unremarkable. Limited images through the orbits are unremarkable. Considering provided clinical inflammation of left-sided weakness recommend follow-up with an MRI.
Negative nonenhanced CT of brain and calvarium.