Three Territory Sign: An MRI marker of malignancy-related ischemic stroke (Trousseau syndrome)

Conclusion The TTS is a highly specific marker and 6 times more frequently observed in malignancy-related ischemic stroke than atrial fibrillation-related ischemic stroke. Evaluation for underlying malignancy in patients with the TTS is reasonable in patients with undetermined etiology.

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Source: Neurology Clinical Practice - April 7, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Nouh, A. M., Staff, I., Finelli, P. F. Tags: MRI, DWI, All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke, All Oncology Research Source Type: research