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Radiologic imaging of severe cervical spinal cord birth trauma |
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| Authors: | E. de Vries F. de Vries J. N. van den Anker S. G. F. Robben |
| Affiliation: | (1) University Hospital, P.O. Box 9600, NL-2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands;(2) Department of Paediatrics, Erasmus University and University Hospital Rotterdam/Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands;(3) Department of Radiology, Erasmus University and University Hospital Rotterdam/Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands |
| Abstract: | The radiological approach of a child with severe cervical spinal cord injury after a difficult breech delivery is presented. This diagnosis is often missed due to concurrent asphyxia. Ultrasound studies clearly showed the localisation and the extent of the injury. These findings were later confirmed by MRI.Conclusion Ultrasonography is recommended as the initial imaging technique to evaluate possible spinal cord lesions in the neonate. |
| Keywords: | Spinal cord injury Birth trauma Breech delivery MRI Ultrasonography |
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