Neuroimaging of Germinal Matrix and Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Premature Infants

Germinal matrix and intraventricular hemorrhage (GM-IVH) are the major causes of intracranial hemorrhage in premature infants. Cranial ultrasound (cUS) is the imaging modality of choice for diagnosing and classifying GM-IVH. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), usually performed at term-equivalent age,...

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Published inJournal of Korean Neurosurgical Society Vol. 66; no. 3; pp. 239 - 246
Main Author Sun Kyoung You
Format Journal Article
LanguageKorean
Published 2023
Subjects
Premature infant
Magnetic resonance imaging
Ultrasonography
Hemorrhage
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Summary:Germinal matrix and intraventricular hemorrhage (GM-IVH) are the major causes of intracranial hemorrhage in premature infants. Cranial ultrasound (cUS) is the imaging modality of choice for diagnosing and classifying GM-IVH. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), usually performed at term-equivalent age, is more sensitive than cUS in identifying hemorrhage in the brain. Post-hemorrhagic ventricular dilatation is a significant complication of GM-IVH and correlates with adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes. In this review, we discuss the various imaging findings of GM-IVH in premature infants, focusing on the role of cUS and MRI.
Bibliography:KISTI1.1003/JNL.JAKO202317854644845
ISSN:2005-3711
1598-7876