ISSN:
1432-0533
Keywords:
Key words Leukomalacia
;
Neonate
;
Prematurity
;
Cerebellum
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Cystic necrosis in the cerebellar white matter was found in three premature infants. The necrosis was characteristically localized in the center of the white matter of the superficial cerebellar folia, sparing the overlying cortex. The patients were aged between 28 and 34 gestational weeks, and had a clinical history of severe systemic hypotension. Thus, cystic leukomalacia represents a characteristic brain lesion in premature infants which may be caused by cerebellar hypoperfusion.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00315013
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