Cranial Ultrasound
Results
Cranial Reference ultrasound Opens New Window uses reflected sound waves to produce pictures of the brain and the inner fluid chambers (ventricles) through which Reference cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Opens New Window flows.
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The size and shape of the brain appear normal. |
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The size of the brain's inner fluid chambers (ventricles) is normal. |
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Brain tissue appears normal. No bleeding, suspicious areas (lesions), abnormal growths, or evidence of infection are present. |
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Bleeding in the brain may be present, which may indicate intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH). Repeated tests are often done to check the bleeding or to look for problems caused by the bleeding. |
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Suspicious areas or lesions around the brain's ventricles may be present. This may be a sign of periventricular leukomalacia (PVL), a condition in which the brain tissue around the ventricles is damaged. |
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The brain and ventricles may be enlarged from the buildup of excessive amounts of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This may point to Reference hydrocephalus Opens New Window. |
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Abnormal growths may be present, which may point to a tumor or Reference cyst Opens New Window. |
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Suspicious findings may be present, which may point to Reference encephalitis Opens New Window or Reference meningitis Opens New Window. |
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference December 5, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Howard Schaff, MD - Diagnostic Radiology |
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