Diagnostic Performances of the Susceptibility Vessel Sign on MRI for the Prediction of Macroscopic Thrombi Features in Acute Ischemic Stroke

In 20% –40% of cases the etiology of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) remains uncertain despite complete diagnostic investigation.1 Correlations between the histological microscopic features of the thrombus and the TOAST (Trial of Org 10 172 in Acute Stroke Treatment) categories have been found.2–5 However, from the macroscopic point of view, only one case report has considered the chromatic visual aspect of the retrieved thrombus.6 Recently, the “white” visual aspect of the thrombus at the moment of withdrawal has been related to atypical etiologies, in particular infective endocarditis.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research