Comparison of Spot Sign, Blend Sign and Black Hole Sign for Outcome Prediction in Patients with Intracerebral Hemorrhage.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Blend sign (BS) and black hole sign (BHS) on non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) and spot sign (SS) on CT-angiography (CTA) are indicators of early hematoma expansion in spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). However, their independent contributions to outcome have not been well explored. METHODS:In this retrospective study, inclusion criteria were: 1) spontaneous ICH and 2) NCCT and CTA performed on admission within 6 hours after onset of symptoms. Discharge outcome was dichotomized as good (modified Rankin Scale [mRS] 0-3) and poor (mRS 4-6) outcomes. The impacts of BHS, BS and SS on outcome were assessed in univariate and multivariable logistic regression models. RESULTS:Of 182 patients with spontaneous ICH, 26 (14.3%) presented with BHS, 37 (20.3%) with

SUBMITTER: Sporns PB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5647634 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature