title: Transillumination in neonatal diagnosis.
abstract: Transillumination is a safe, nonionizing, and noninvasive diagnostic technique that is particularly well-suited for use in the newborn. In addition, its portability, minimal expense, and facility make it a useful and necessary tool for the neonatal intensive care unit. This article reviews the principles of transillumination, describes equipment currently in use, and summarizes the clinical applications of transillumination.
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen; D005121:Extremities; D006257:Head; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D009333:Neck; D010388:Pelvis; D013131:Spine; D013909:Thorax; D014172:Transillumination / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods