Neuropediatrics 1984; 15(2): 110-112
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1052351
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Sonographic Demonstration of Contusional White Matter Clefts in an Infant

G.  Hausdorf , K.  Helmke
  • Department of Pediatrics, University of Hamburg, Martinistraße 52, D-2000 Hamburg 20, FRG
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Publication Date:
14 May 2008 (online)

Abstract

In abused children cerebral contusion can lead to neurologic sequelae or mental retardation. Cerebral injury has been found with and without external evidence of head injury. We report the sonographic findings in a case of battered-child syndrome. Cerebral sonography could demonstrate cerebral contusion at the time of admission. On repeated examination white matter clefts developed in both frontal lobes. The sonographic findings were confirmed by CCT.