The role of high resolution ultrasound and MRI in the investigation of infants with macrocephaly

L. S. De Vries; M. Smet; B. Ceulemans; G. Marchal; G. Wilms; M. De Roo; C. Plets; P. Casaer

doi:10.1055/s-2008-1071464

The role of high resolution ultrasound and MRI in the investigation of infants with macrocephaly

L. S. De Vries, M. Smet, B. Ceulemans, G. Marchal, G. Wilms, M. De Roo, C. Plets, P. Casaer^*

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Abstract

External hydrocephalus was diagnosed using computed tomography in seven children presenting with macrocephaly. The value of different imaging techniques in distinguishing between subdural effusions and external hydrocephalus was investigated. High resolution ultrasonography combined with magnetic resonance imaging appeared to provide enough information to make a distinction between these two conditions. Radionuclide cisternography was still required to assess the flow pattern of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) which was important when placement of a lumboperitoneal shunt was considered.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	72-75
Number of pages	4
Journal	Neuropediatrics
Volume	21
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2008-1071464
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1990
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Macrocephaly
MRI and radionuclide cisternography
ultrasound

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