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Dyspnea and hemiplegia

    Author: Jean-François Paul, MD, Plessis-Robinson, France
    Body Region: Cardiovascular

    1. Patient Presentation
    2. CT Images
    3. CT Findings
    4. Diagnosis
    5. References

    1. Patient Presentation

    • A 72-year-old woman was admitted for dyspnea associated with left hemiplegia.
    • US Doppler did not show carotid stenosis.
    • Contrast-enhanced spiral computed tomography was performed for further evaluation.