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Neonatal head ultrasound has a key role in triaging neonates with antenatal imaging or postnatal clinical concerns. This article will discuss key features of various intracranial pathologies of concern in term infants. It will also illustrate various congenital malformations.
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Encefalopatías/diagnóstico por imagen , Encéfalo/anomalías , Encéfalo/diagnóstico por imagen , Ultrasonografía/métodos , Humanos , Recién NacidoRESUMEN
Viral infections involving the central nervous system (CNS) may result from a wide variety of agents and have clinically overlapping manifestations. The diagnosis is often made based on a combination of the clinical exam, local epidemiology, imaging, and biochemical findings. Despite the advances in medicine and imaging, the diagnosis often remains elusive. Imaging, however, still plays a vital role in suggesting the diagnosis in typical cases, excluding potential mimics, and in evaluating changes with therapy. Herein, the authors present a review of various common and rare viral encephalitides with emphasis on the imaging literature.