A 62-year-old male presents with sudden onset of hemiparesis. Imaging confirms a cerebral infarction. Which pattern of necrosis is expected in the affected brain tissue?
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Correct answer: Liquefactive necrosis
Unlike most other organs, hypoxic death of cells within the central nervous system typically results in liquefactive necrosis. This is due to the high lipid content and lack of a robust supportive connective tissue framework, leading to rapid enzymatic digestion.
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