Brain 3T magnetic resonance imaging in neonates: features and incidental findings from a research cohort enriched for preterm birth.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

The survival rate and patterns of brain injury after very preterm birth are evolving with changes in clinical practices. Additionally, incidental findings can present legal, ethical and practical considerations. Here, we report MRI features and incidental findings from a large, contemporary research cohort of very preterm infants and term controls.

Methods

288 infants had 3T MRI at term-equivalent age: 187 infants born <32 weeks without major parenchymal lesions, and 101 term-born controls. T1-weighted, T2-weighted and susceptibility-weighted imaging were used to classify white and grey matter injury according to a structured system, and incidental findings described.

Results

Preterm infants: 34 (18%) had white matter injury and 4 (2%)

SUBMITTER: Sullivan G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11672019 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature