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Neuropediatrics 1991; 22(2): 100-102
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1071425
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Prenatal Stroke Suggested by Intrauterine Ultrasound and Confirmed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging

M.  Amato1 , P.  Hüppi2 , N.  Herschkowitz2 , P.  Huber3
  • 1Division of Neonatology, Department ob Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Berne, Switzerland
  • 2Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, University of Berne, Switzerland
  • 3Department of Neuroradiology, University of Berne, Switzerland
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Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

Cerebral infarction is rare in premature newborns and is most commonly the result of arterial embolization from the placenta. A focal echodense area was identified on prenatal cranial ultrasonography (US) in a premature infant (34 weeks of gestation). After birth, cerebral infarction was confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The clinical findings, imaging findings and pathogenesis are discussed. New diagnostic methods such as MRI show to be a useful approach in the neonatal period facilitating recognition of cerebrovascular accidents also in low-birth-weight infants.

Key words

Cerebral infarction - Premature infant - Ultrasound - Magnetic resonance imaging

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