Which of the following necrosis occurs characteristically in brain infarcts?
Caseous necrosis
Fibrinoid necrosis
Coagulative necrosis
Liquefactive necrosis
CNS parenchymal infarcts organize an influx of macrophages into the area of necrosis. The macrophages ingest the lipid-rich, necrotic parenchyma, ultimately conveing the area to a fluid-filled cavity (liquefactive necrosis). This process is usually complete by about 6 months after the development of the infarct.
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