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IPSO 2026 Congress Case Presentation – Dr. Victoria Lorah

IPSO Victoria Lorah

At the IPSO 2026 Congress in Paris, France, Victoria Lorah, DO, Child Neurology Co-Chief Resident at Phoenix Children's, presented a complex pediatric stroke case involving a two-year-old with an acute right middle cerebral artery (MCA) ischemic stroke.

Initial findings suggested an embolic etiology; however, advanced imaging revealed both acute and chronic ischemic changes. Further workup identified significant intracranial arterial stenosis with an intimal flap, consistent with arterial dissection, which is an uncommon presentation in this age group.

Despite an extensive evaluation, the underlying cause remained unclear, underscoring the diagnostic challenges of pediatric stroke and the critical role of comprehensive imaging and multidisciplinary care.

Explore the full case, imaging, and clinical insights from Dr. Lorah’s IPSO presentation

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