About
- Derived from diencephalon
Composed of
- GP interna
- GP externa : GABA -ergic inhibitory
Function
- Putamen + Globus pallidus = Striatum
- Major output nucleus
Blood Supply
- Lenticulostriate penetrating vessels
Pathology
- Stroke - ischaemia and haemorrhage
Investigations
- CT/MRI
Management
- As for Ischaemic/Haemorrhagic stroke