Computed tomography scan of the brain in pediatric neurology practice--an 8-year experience
Nevo, Y.; Reider-Groswasser, I.; Yurgenson, U.; Fatal-Valevski, A.; Harel, S.
Israel Journal of Medical Sciences 29(10): 628-632
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-2180 PMID: 8244660 Document Number: 413275
Computerized tomography scans of the brain were retrospectively studied in 1,979 children. Abnormalities were found in 45.1% of the examinations. The most common radiologic findings were enlarged ventricles (28.1% of the examinations) and enlarged subarachnoid space (14.7%). Referral diagnosis associated with high rate of radiological abnormalities included: congenital anomalies (71.7% of radiological abnormalities), cerebral palsy (70.7%), central nervous system infection (60.9%), suspicion of brain tumor (58%), and psychomotor retardation (55.6%). On the other hand, convulsive disorders (34.4% of radiologic abnormalities), learning disabilities (15.9%), and headache (11%) were associated with a relatively low rate of radiologic abnormalities.