There is a low attenuation abnormality in the left fronto-parietal lobe extending from the lateral ventricle to the brain surface. There is midline shift of the brain to the right and mass effect on the frontal horn of the left lateral ventricle. It supplies most of the lateral ventricle, anterior temporal lobe, lentiform nucleus, and caudate nucleus.
Cerebral infarction falls under the umbrella of cerebrovascular disorders called stroke.
To look for intracerebral hemorrhage. To identify an underlying structural lesion such as a tumor, vascular malformation or subdural hematoma.