Clinical question: Stroke. Signs and symptoms: Right-sided weakness. Non-enhanced CT brain:The examination is suboptimal due to fact that patient was unable to lie flat for study. The images are noisy and evaluation for subtle findings is not possible. Within this limitation however no definitive evidence of any abnormality is identified. No evidence of hemorrhage, edema, mass-effect, midline shift or hydrocephalus. Recommend repeat CT or an MRI of brain if concern for stroke persist.Calvarium, paranasal sinuses and mastoid air cells are unremarkable.
Suboptimal exam due to difficulty positioning the patient within the gantry properly. No gross abnormalities detected. Follow up with repeat CT exam or an MRI is recommended if clinical concern for stroke persist.