Soker Tom,  Wien Michael

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-062

Objectives:
To review normal neonatal brain anatomy as seen on ultrasound.
To review the pathophysiology of common brain injuries in premature neonates.
To detail the utility of ultrasound and MRI in evaluation of common neonatal brain injuries.

Table of contents:
US evaluation of the neonatal brain
–Review standard views
–Review normal neonatal brain anatomy
Pathophysiology of Germinal Matrix Hemorrhage (GMH)
Review of ultrasound and MRI findings in GMH
–Initial injuries, and how they evolve over time
–Sample cases and mimics
Pathophysiology of Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL)
Review ultrasound and MRI findings in PVL
–Initial injuries, and how they evolve over time
–Sample cases
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Authors:  Soker Tom , Wien Michael

Keywords:  Germinal Matrix Hemorrhage, Brain Ultrasound, Pediatric Neuroradiology