[Potential of three-dimensional brain ultrasonography in newborn: description of 3 case reports].
Three neonates with enlargement of the lateral ventricle were evaluated with sonography. Two out of 3 patients had hydrocephalus and 1 an ischemic stroke. 3D US improved accuracy in diagnosing and following up hydrocephalus, while the diagnosis of arterial ischemic stroke was immediate. 3D US has the potential to become a valuable additional imaging tool for the evaluation of the paediatric neonatal brain, enabling an earlier diagnosis.
Pogliani
Laura
L
Department of Pediatrics, University of Milan, Luigi Sacco Hospital, Milan, Italy.
Dilillo
Dario
D
Pattarino
Giulia
G
Frasca
Daniela
D
Zuccotti
Gian Vincenzo
GV
D042241:Early Diagnosis; D004453:Echoencephalography / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D020521:Stroke / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color / Q000379:methods*