Image IQ Quiz: Middle-Aged Man Presents with Left-Sided Weakness

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Middle age male with left sided weakness. What is the most likely diagnosis? What radiology sign is demonstrated?

Case submitted by Nelson Elkins, M.D., with Texas Radiology Associates.

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What is your diagnosis?

a) Dense basilar artery sign
b) Dense middle cerebral artery sign
c) Dense vertebral artery sign
d) Dense posterior cerebral artery sign

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