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Published on: September 25, 2016
[Cerebral infarction in full-term newborns: MR imaging features].
M Brasseur-Daudruy1, C Bordarier, C Cellier
1Service de Radiologie pédiatrique, CHU de Rouen, 1, rue de Germont, 76031 Rouen Cedex. Marie.Brasseur-Daudruy@chu-rouen.fr
Journal De Radiologie
|September 6, 2008
Summary
Perinatal stroke, a common cause of congenital hemiplegia, presents variably in newborns. Early MRI with diffusion-weighted imaging aids diagnosis, while follow-up MRI is crucial for assessing permanent lesions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Radiology
Context:
- Perinatal stroke is the leading cause of congenital hemiplegia.
- Neonatal seizures can indicate underlying cerebral infarction.
- Understanding MR imaging features is vital for diagnosis and management.
Purpose:
- To review MR imaging findings of cerebral infarction in full-term newborns.
- To discuss the underlying etiologies of perinatal stroke.
- To correlate imaging findings with clinical outcomes.
Summary:
- Retrospective study of 15 newborns with early seizures and infarcts on MR.
- Analyzed MR imaging features based on timing and presence of hemorrhage.
- Correlated imaging findings with clinical follow-up data (mean 1 year).
Impact:
- Identified characteristic MR imaging patterns for ischemic and hemorrhagic infarcts.
- Demonstrated the utility of early diffusion-weighted MR for diagnosis.
- Highlighted the need for follow-up MR to assess lesion extent and prognosis.
