Global hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy

Discussion:

This case demonstrates the imaging findings of severe global hypoxic brain injury, with extensive, symmetrical involvement of deep grey matter structures and cortical laminar necrosis.  In the acute period, DWI is earliest to demonstrate the abnormality and is most sensitive in showing its extent.

The selective vulnerability of grey matter is thought to relate to its higher metabolic demand, as well as its susceptibility to glutamate toxicity.

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