Postasphyxial encephalopathy in term infants. Sonographic demonstration of increased echogenicity of the thalamus and basal ganglia.

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Journal Article

Sonographic abnormalities secondary to postasphyxial encephalopathy in neonates are reviewed. This report emphasizes an additional finding, increased echogenicity of the thalamus and basal ganglia, demonstrated in four term infants. This abnormal finding is generally noted in the second week following asphyxia. In some cases, the increased thalamic echogenicity may be a temporary finding. A representative case is described and possible pathologic correlates are discussed.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Hertzberg, BS; Pasto, ME; Needleman, L; Kurtz, AB; Rifkin, MD

Published Date

  • April 1, 1987

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 6 / 4

Start / End Page

  • 197 - 202

PubMed ID

  • 3295285

Pubmed Central ID

  • 3295285

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1550-9613

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0278-4297

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.7863/jum.1987.6.4.197

Language

  • eng