Abstract
We present the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in neonatal encephalopathy, including hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy, perinatal/neonatal stroke, metabolic encephalopathy from inborn errors of metabolism, congenital central nervous system infections and birth trauma. The applications of advanced MRI techniques, such as diffusion-weighted imaging and magnetic resonance spectroscopy are emphasized.
MeSH terms
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Birth Injuries / complications
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Brain Diseases / diagnosis*
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Brain Diseases / etiology
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Central Nervous System Infections / complications
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Humans
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Hypoxia, Brain / diagnosis
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Hypoxia, Brain / etiology
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Newborn, Diseases / diagnosis*
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Infant, Newborn, Diseases / etiology
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
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Metabolism, Inborn Errors / complications
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Stroke / diagnosis
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Stroke / etiology