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Hyper-signal lesion in the right thalamic region
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F1
In computed tomography (CT-scan) no lesions were found however, in the T2-magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images, a hyper-signal lesion in the right thalamic region of his brain was seen [Figure 1].
Trans-cranial Doppler with positive bubble test
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F2
A trans-cranial Doppler [Figure 2] with positive bubble test discovered an open arteriovenous shunt, which was confirmed with a trans-esophageal echocardiogram.