Patient characteristics and time interval between gadolinium administration and increased signal in the subarachnoid space on FLAIR

Patient No.Age (yr)Intervala (days)Gadolinium (mL/kg)Creatinine Level (mg/dL)Lumbar PunctureOther Pertinent Findings
17420.824.4NegativebMinimal leukoaraiosis
22160.424.1NegativeNone
37360.274.4CSF protein 50 mg/dL, otherwise negativeAcute occipital infarct
47010.352.5CSF protein 154 mg/dL, otherwise negativeOld infarction frontal lobe, tiny anterior meningioma without mass effect
57910.242.4No CSF collectedRight PCA infarct, prostate metastasis to the clivus
68110.611.5CSF protein 108 mg/dLMinimal leukoaraiosis
77410.311.0NegativeNone
86810.430.9No CSF collectedRight carotid occlusion with chronic watershed infarct
97910.631.0NegativeOld lacunar infarcts
106520.521.2NegativeNone
115620.402.3NegativeNone
  • Note:—PCA indicates posterior cerebral artery.

  • a Between gadolinium administration and increased signal in the subarachnoid space on FLAIR.

  • b For subarachnoid hemorrhage, infection, or malignant cells.