Superficial Echogenic Lesions Detected on Neonatal Cranial Sonography Possible Indicators of Severe Birth Injury
- Authors
- Han, Byoung Hee; Song, Mi Jin; Lee, Kyung Sang; Kim, Young-Hwa; Ko, Sun Young; Jung, Goun; Park, Sung Bin; Lee, Seung-Koo
- Issue Date
- Mar-2016
- Publisher
- AMER INST ULTRASOUND MEDICINE
- Keywords
- cranial hematoma; epidural hematoma; hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy; infant; magnetic resonance imaging; neonate; pediatric ultrasound; sonography
- Citation
- JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE, v.35, no.3, pp 477 - 484
- Pages
- 8
- Journal Title
- JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE
- Volume
- 35
- Number
- 3
- Start Page
- 477
- End Page
- 484
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/cau/handle/2019.sw.cau/7175
- DOI
- 10.7863/ultra.15.04012
- ISSN
- 0278-4297
1550-9613
- Abstract
- Objectives-The purpose of this study was to evaluate the characteristics and importance of superficial echogenic lesions around cranial sutures on neonatal cranial sonography. Methods-We retrospectively reviewed the clinical records and neuroimaging studies of 40 neonates who had superficial echogenic lesions around sutures on neonatal cranial sonography. Magnetic resonance imaging (n = 18) and computed tomography (n = 2) were performed within 2 weeks after sonography. We correlated sonographic findings with computed tomographic and magnetic resonance imaging findings and analyzed them. We also evaluated the associated lesions, neurologic signs, and follow-up changes. Results-Sonographically, the superficial echogenic lesions involved both sulci and perisulcal parenchyma in 39 neonates and were located in the frontal and parietal areas around the sagittal suture in 38 neonates. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a pattern of hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy in 9 neonates, birth trauma in 3 neonates, a mixed pattern of hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy and trauma in 3 neonates, nonspecific single infarctions in 2 neonates, and lack of a defined lesion in 1 neonate. The associated lesions were subdural hemorrhage (n = 12), epidural hematoma (n = 4), germinal matrix hemorrhage (n = 3), intraventricular hemorrhage (n = 2), and periventricular leukomalacia (n = 1). All epidural hematomas were associated with scalp hematoma, and 2 patients had skull fractures. One neonate with epidural hematoma associated with a hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy pattern showed mild spasticity in both ankles until 16 months. Conclusions-Superficial echogenic lesions detected around cranial sutures on neonatal sonography may be an indicator of more serious intracranial lesions such as more extensive hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy and intracranial hematomas, including epidural hematoma.
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