| Imaging in hydrocephalus and spinal dysraphism. | |
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PMID: 11129879 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Hydrocephalus and spinal dysraphism are two commonly encountered clinical entities where imaging plays a vital role. Sonography, Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging are the modalities used for the evaluation of hydrocephalus. Ultrasound is useful in small infants with open fontanella, is non-invasive and can be performed at cribside. However, it has limitation in identifying the etiology. CT is the most cost effective modality in the evaluation of hydrocephalus and gives detailed anatomical information. MRI offers the added advantage of multiplanar display and can also assess stenosis/patency of CSF pathways, using phase contrast cine techniques. MRI is the modality of choice for evaluating spinal dysraphism and gives excellent information regarding contents of back mass, spinal cord status and associated anomalies like Chiari malformation. Myelography coupled with CT should be reserved for equivocal cases or in centres where MRI is not available. |
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Authors:
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A K Gupta; R Sharma |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Indian journal of pediatrics Volume: 64 ISSN: 0019-5456 ISO Abbreviation: Indian J Pediatr Publication Date: 1997 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-12-20 Completed Date: 2001-02-01 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0417442 Medline TA: Indian J Pediatr Country: India |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 34-47 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. |
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts
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adverse effects Cost-Benefit Analysis Diagnostic Imaging / economics, methods*, standards Humans Hydrocephalus / classification, diagnosis*, etiology, therapy Magnetic Resonance Imaging / economics, standards Myelography / economics, standards Reproducibility of Results Sensitivity and Specificity Spinal Dysraphism / classification, diagnosis*, etiology, therapy Tomography, X-Ray Computed / economics, standards |
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