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We report a case of transient crossed cerebellar diaschisis secondary to cerebral hyperperfusion following carotid endarterectomy. The appearance of crossed cerebellar diaschisis under the presence of cerebral hyperperfusion may suggest the development of hyperperfusion syndrome.
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Ogasawara, K., Kobayashi, M., Komoribayashi, N. et al. Transient crossed cerebellar diaschisis secondary to cerebral hyperperfusion following carotid endarterectomy. Ann Nucl Med 19, 321–324 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02984626
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