Middle cerebral artery hypodense dot sign in iatrogenic air embolism

Air embolism is a rare cause of stroke, usually associated with medical procedures, with gastrointestinal endoscopy rarely implicated. Here, we present a case of a patient who experienced cerebral air embolism post-gastroscopy, presenting with aphasia and right hemiparesis due to left M2 occlusion with spontaneous and complete recovery. CT scan revealed a hypodense defect in the left Sylvian fissure, representing a “hypodense dot sign” suggestive of an air embolism. The hypodense MCA sign, previously described in fat embolism cases, could also indicate air embolism, supporting prompt diagnosis and proper intervention.

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