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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Radiol Imaging 2014; 24(04): 389-400
DOI: 10.4103/0971-3026.143901
Neuroradiology

Neonatal neurosonography: A pictorial essay

Venkatraman Bhat
Departments of Radiology and Imaging Services, Narayana Health, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Varun Bhat
Departments of Radiology and Imaging Services, Narayana Health, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Neurosonography is a simple, established non-invasive technique for the intracranial assessment of preterm neonate. Apart from established indication in the evaluation of periventricular haemorrhage, it provides clue to wide range of pathology. This presentation provides a quick roadmap to the technique, imaging anatomy and spectrum of pathological imaging appearances encountered in neonates.

Keywords

Cranial USG - germinal matrix haemorrhage - neurosonography


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Article published online:
02 August 2021

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