Abstract
Transfontanellar ultrasound (TF) is extensively used in various neonate and infant intracranial abnormalities. TF become the recommended screening method in preterm intracranial hemorrhages, as well as in other neonate and infant intracranial specific lesions as result of continuous technical progress and of noninvasive character. Various cerebral malformations may accurately diagnosed by head ultrasound. Hydrocephalus is diagnosed and efficiently monitored by ultrasound. Simultaneous Doppler examination bring supplementary data on congenital or achieved vascular anomalies. Cerebral flow monitoring in preterm allow conservatory attitude to reduce complications risk in post ischemic lesions. A complete diagnosis is sustained by anamnestic, clinical and paraclinical data. Some cases impose complementary imaging techniques. Transfontanellar ultrasound is easy to perform, non invasive and remain the excellent screening tool in neonates and infants.
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