IPSO 2026 Congress Case Presentation – Dr. Victoria Lorah - Scorecard - MDSpire
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IPSO 2026 Congress Case Presentation – Dr. 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.
Clinical Scorecard: IPSO 2026 Congress Case Presentation – Dr. Victoria Lorah
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Pediatric Stroke
Key Mechanisms
Acute right middle cerebral artery ischemic stroke with significant intracranial arterial stenosis and intimal flap consistent with arterial dissection.
Target Population
Children, specifically a two-year-old patient.
Care Setting
Pediatric neurology and stroke evaluation.
Key Highlights
Case involved a two-year-old with acute right MCA ischemic stroke.
Initial findings suggested an embolic etiology.
Advanced imaging revealed both acute and chronic ischemic changes.
Significant intracranial arterial stenosis with intimal flap identified.
Diagnostic challenges highlighted in pediatric stroke cases.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Utilize comprehensive imaging for accurate diagnosis in pediatric stroke.
Management
Implement multidisciplinary care for complex pediatric stroke cases.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Ongoing evaluation of ischemic changes and arterial conditions.
Risks
Arterial dissection is an uncommon but critical consideration in this age group.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Pediatric patients with stroke symptoms.
Emphasis on thorough evaluation and imaging to determine underlying causes.
Clinical Best Practices
Engage in multidisciplinary approaches for pediatric stroke management.
Prioritize advanced imaging techniques in stroke diagnosis.
