Multiplanar CT Reconstruction to Aid in Recognition of the MCA "Dot" Sign: The Sagittal String Sign (P1.302)

Conclusions:The MCA "dot" sign is often a sign of poor prognostic outcomes in ischemic stroke patients. This is the first report of using the CT sagittal plane for diagnosis of the MCA "dot" sign. Incorporating multiplanar reconstruction and producing the sagittal plane may lead to a higher sensitivity of the MCA "dot" sign. Further studies incorporating a patient cohort will be needed to determine how much the sagittal plane view augments predictive value of the MCA "dot" sign.Disclosure: Dr. Mannel has nothing to disclose. Dr. Silliman has received research support from Sanofi Genzyme, Biogen Idec, Bristol Myers and Novartis.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease Case Reports I Source Type: research