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A Morphological Study of Left Atrial Appendage in Egyptian patients Using multidetector computed tomography (MDCT)
ConclusionEgyptian patients had predominantly windsock morphology in males and cactus morphology in females.
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research

The disappearing basal ganglia sign
A 55-year-old male with previous stroke presented with right sided facial paralysis and body weakness, after falling at home. Neurological examination revealed an upper motor neuron lesion. Cranial computed tomography (CT) showed disappearing basal ganglia sign affecting the left basal ganglia (Figure  1A). Repeat CT (Figure  1B) depicted an acute left middle cerebral artery (MCA) infarct. Appropriate management was instituted; however, patient passed away. The disappearing basal ganglia sign is a CT sign of early MCA infarction.1 One study reported a sensitivity of 77% and specificity of 100% for early CT signs within t...
Source: QJM - December 7, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research