A 50-year-old right-handed female presented to the OPD with right sided hemiparesis. She also had sensory loss along with right homonymous hemianopia. On neurological examination, dysahria, global aphasia, alexia, agraphia, acalculia and apraxia were noted. NCCT head The aery involved in the above condition is a content of: –
Correct Answer: Syln cistern
Description: This is a case of the occlusion of the middle cerebral aery which is a content of Syln cistern. CT image shows Hyperdense MCA sign (thrombus within the MCA) COMPLETE OCCLUSION OF MCA Presents with: - Contralateral hemiplegia, Hemianesthesia Homonymous hemianopia Day or two of gaze preference to the ipsilateral side Dysahria Anosognosia, constructional apraxia, and neglect if non-dominant hemisphere is affected Global aphasia if the dominant hemisphere is affected.
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