Course
Posterior fossa imaging pitfalls — why small cerebellum/brainstem strokes can be missed on CT (Advanced)
Advanced course: explains why posterior fossa anatomy makes CT less sensitive for small ischemic lesions, what MRI DWI adds, and when clinicians repeat imaging. Includes safety red flags and questions to ask
FoundationsCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced45 minPlain (6–8)
Educational only
Educational only — not medical advice.
What you'll learn
- Understand why CT can miss small posterior fossa ischemic strokes
- Know what MRI DWI adds and why it is useful
- Understand why repeat imaging is sometimes ordered
- Recognize red flags that should trigger urgent re-evaluation
Practice check
Check your understanding
A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.
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