Male, 43 years old, with anoxic brain injury. Patchy gyriform cortical restricted diffusion is seen along the bilateral high convexities. Subtle diffusion restriction is also seen within the caudate bodies and the thalami.No significant associated edema or mass effect is seen. No hemorrhage is detected. Additional scattered non-specific T2 hyperintensities are evident. Ventricular size is within normal limits.
Patchy bilateral ischemia involving the cortex of the high vertex and the deep gray nuclei compatible with hypoxic-ischemic injury. 