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MRI imaging showing the patchy T2 and diffusion hyperintensity in the occipital loves and adjacent cerebellar hemisphere.
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These hyperintensities extended superiorly on the right side into the parieto-occipital junction while the left hyperintensity appeared to spread more inferiorly and laterally (See Fig. 1). These findings were consistent with posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome.
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MRI showing area of ischemia in right occipital lobe possibly due to right vertebral artery dissection.
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The MRI showed possible vertebral artery dissection and neurosurgery was consulted (See Fig. 2).
MRI showing extension stable white matter disease without evidence of acute infarct.
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The MRI of the brain showed extensive stable white matter disease without evidence of acute infarct (See Fig. 3).
CT Scan of the head showing small linear areas of hyperintensity in the posterior occipito-parietal junction as well as enlarged ventricles suggesting the recurrence of hydrocephalus.
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On hospital day 127, another CT of the head was performed which revealed a diminished attenuation within the cerebral white matter (See Fig. 4).