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ArticleThe neuroradiology journal2026

Bilateral thalamic infarction in a young adult: The artery of Percheron conundrum.

Giovanni Failla, Francesco Tiralongo, Salvatore Dominici, Pina Crimì, Corrado Inì, Daniele Grippaldi, Renato Farina, Emanuele David, Pietro Valerio Foti, Stefano Palmucci and 1 more

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Article in The neuroradiology journal, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Giovanni FaillaDepartment of Medical Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University Hospital Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco", Radiology Unit 1, Italy.ORCID 0009-0001-6898-3846
Francesco TiralongoDepartment of Medical Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University Hospital Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco", Radiology Unit 1, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9637-1970
Salvatore DominiciAOU "Policlinico-San Marco", Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, GF Ingrassia, University Hospital Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco", Neurologic Unit, Italy.
Pina CrimìAOU "Policlinico-San Marco", Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, GF Ingrassia, University Hospital Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco", Neurologic Unit, Italy.
Corrado InìDepartment of Medical Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University Hospital Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco", Radiology Unit 1, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7529-2680
Daniele GrippaldiDepartment of Medical Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University Hospital Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco", UOSD I.P.T.R.A., Italy.
Renato FarinaDepartment of Medical Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University Hospital Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco", Radiology Unit 1, Italy.
Emanuele DavidDepartment of Medical Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University Hospital Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco", Radiology Unit 1, Italy.
Pietro Valerio FotiDepartment of Medical Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University Hospital Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco", Radiology Unit 1, Italy.
Stefano PalmucciDepartment of Medical Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University Hospital Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco", UOSD I.P.T.R.A., Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7196-2974
Antonio BasileDepartment of Medical Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University Hospital Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco", Radiology Unit 1, Italy.

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Abstract

Artery of Percheron (AOP) infarction is a rare form of ischemic stroke resulting from the occlusion of a single arterial trunk that supplies both sides of the paramedian thalamus and the midbrain. Its occlusion can lead to bilateral and symmetrical infarctions of the paramedian thalami, and occasionally, the midbrain. Due to its atypical presentation, this condition is often diagnosed late. We report a case of a 39-year-old male with no significant medical history who arrived at the emergency department with drowsiness and confusion. During the physical examination, the patient was drowsy but responsive, with poor speech. Motor deficits in all four limbs were not apparent. Vital signs, routine blood tests, and an initial CT scan were unremarkable. The diagnosis was confirmed the following day through a subsequent CT scan and brain MRI. This case emphasizes the diagnostic challenge posed by AOP infarction and highlights the importance of considering this condition even when initial CT imaging appears normal.

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Brain InfarctionCerebral InfarctionThalamusAdultHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleTomography, X-Ray Computedartery of Percheronischemic strokeMRIStrokethalamus

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PMID40882975
PMCPMC12397086

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