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Magnetic resonance imaging. Diffusion weighted image showing infarcts in the left cerebral hemisphere (arrows).
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These scans unveiled a major stroke located in the left cerebral (Figure 1) and cerebellar hemispheres, corresponding to the areas supplied by the left middle and posterior cerebral arteries and the left superior cerebellar artery.
Magnetic resonance imaging. Diffusion weighted image showing infarcts in the left temporal pole (A), pons (B), and the left cerebellar hemisphere (C).
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The left side of pons was also affected (Figure 2).
Computed tomography angiography. 2D sagittal reconstructed image showing thrombus in the distal part (top) of the basilar artery (arrow).
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A segmental occlusion in the top of the basilar artery was identified (Figure 3).
Magnetic resonance imaging scan in the frontal plane showing the thorax and upper abdomen of the patient. (A) Fontan tunnel connecting the superior and inferior venae cava with pulmonary circulation. (B) The inferior vena cava going through the liver. (C) The univentricle without visible thrombi.
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Later, a magnetic resonance imaging scan of the thorax and upper abdomen was performed (Figure 4).
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Schematic illustration of a heart with double inlet left ventricle.
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Cardiac ultrasound and catheterization had revealed a double inlet left ventricle (Figure 5) and a hypoplastic right ventricle without transposition of the great arteries.