Stroke Imaging Case 2: Left MCA Occlusion with Core Infarct and Penumbra

Educational stroke imaging case: 72yo with right weakness, CT shows left insular hypodensity, CTP small core with large penumbra, DSA confirms distal M1/M2 occlusion. Successful thrombectomy. Part of a 4-case intro series.

• Part 2 of a 4-case "Introduction to Stroke Imaging" series from LearnNeuroradiology.
• Case illustrates core-penumbra mismatch on CT perfusion, a critical concept for acute stroke triage.
• Provided snippet truncates post-thrombectomy MRI description; complete video shows full imaging course.

RadPigeon summaries are original and for information only. They are not clinical advice.