Abstract
Stroke from a calcific cerebral artery embolus demonstrated by noncontrast computed
tomography (CT) is rare. Although the ability of CT to demonstrate early acute cerebral
emboli is limited, in the uncommon event of a calcific cerebral embolus, CT can easily
visualize the embolized material. We present an unusual case of calcific cerebral
arterial embolization to the proximal middle cerebral artery and illustrate the usefulness
of CT in diagnosing this rare entity in conjunction with important predisposing clinical
factors.
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Received:
September 2,
2002
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© 2003 Elsevier Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
