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Validation of Computed Tomographic Middle Cerebral Artery "Dot" Sign
Stroke 34:2636-2640, Leary,M.C.,et al, 2003
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Article Abstract
The MCA dot sign is a highly specific and moderately sensitive indicator of acute thrombus in the M2/M3 MCA branches, as validated by catheter angiography. The MCA dot sign is a useful additional acute stroke CT marker.
 
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