Callosal stroke: differential diagnosis
Evidence-based neurology checklist on callosal stroke: differential diagnosis: Solid tumours These show a butterfly appearance with central necrosis There is usually associated vasogenic oedema They demonstrate heterogenous enhancement Lymphoma Demyelination Other differentials
Solid tumours
- These show a butterfly appearance with central necrosis
- There is usually associated vasogenic oedema
- They demonstrate heterogenous enhancement
Lymphoma
Demyelination
Other differentials
References
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