Table 1

Evolution of signal intensity in parenchymal haemorrhage41

Age of haemorrhageT1 weighted imagingT2 weighted imaging
2 daysNot seen/high signal intensity rimLow signal intensity
3–10 daysNot seen/high signal intensityLow signal intensity (with high signal intensity periphery)
10–21 daysHigh signal intensityHigh signal intensity
3–6 weeksHigh signal intensityHigh signal intensity (with low signal intensity periphery)
6 weeks – 10 monthsNot seen/minimal high signal intensityNot seen/low signal intensity
10–22 monthsNot seenMinimal low signal intensity/not seen