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Hyperdense large artery sign in meningitis: A marker of ominous thrombogenic potential of pneumococcus?

Hyperdensity in the middle cerebral artery (MCA) or posterior cerebral artery (PCA) on non-contrast head CT, suggests the presence of a thrombus inside these vessels, often referred to as the “MCA sign” or “PCA sign” respectively. These two signs are classically associated with strokes secondary to...

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Autores principales: Mojumder, Deb Kumar, Toledo, John De
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4064185/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24966558
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0976-3147.131666

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