Neonatal Head Ultrasound: Normal Findings and Common Abnormalities
Ultrasound is frequently used for the evaluation of the brain parenchyma and brain pathologies in neonates, due to its low cost, accessibility, and the absence of ionizing radiation, making it a great tool for a quick and feasible diagnosis in both term and preterm neonates. Ultrasound
has a special role in the detection of germinal matrix hemorrhage, its complications, and sequelae. This article proposes a simple approach for the evaluation of the main anatomic structures of the neonate’s brain, through different approaches (anterior, posterior, and mastoid) based
on diagrams and image correlation, as well as a review of the principal anatomic variants that should be considered and main pathologies. We also include the pitfalls and the most common radiologic appearance for a quick and appropriate identification to provide a correct diagnosis in the
clinical setting.
Learning Objective: To identify and interpret the main findings in neonatal head ultrasound, including anatomic variants and the main pathologies in both full-term and preterm neonates
Learning Objective: To identify and interpret the main findings in neonatal head ultrasound, including anatomic variants and the main pathologies in both full-term and preterm neonates
Keywords: CSP = cavum septum pellucidum; CVI = cavum velum interpositi; CoC = corpus callosum; GMH-IVH = germinal matrix hemorrhage intraventricular hemorrhage; PVL = periventricular leukomalacia; US = ultrasound
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: April 1, 2024
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