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Recent real-time ultrasonographic studies have shown that the diagnosis of cavitary PVL can be made in vivo. From 1-31-82 to 6-30-84 all infants weighing ≤ 1200 g were screened for intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) using real-time ultrasonography at 1, 2, and 4 weeks postnatal age and at least monthly through term corrected age. PVL was diagnosed in 6/119 survivors. ICH was seen in 45/119 including 4 of 6 infants with PVL. Cavitary lesions of PVL were first diagnosed at 4-6 weeks postnatal age in all. Some lesions were undetectable by 10-12 weeks. Follow-up data is presented below.
Poor visual attention at term was noted on the Brazelton Neonatal Assessment Scale in all patients.
*Age corrected for prematurity in months.
Conclusion: PVL is a marker for cerebral palsy and may occur in the absence of ICH. Careful longitudinal scanning, past the usual time of ICH is mandatory for diagnosis.
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Bozynski, M., Nelson, M., Matalon, T. et al. 1348 CAVITARY PERIVENTRICULAR LEUKOMALACIA (PVL): INCIDENCE AND SEQUELAE. Pediatr Res 19, 335 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1203/00006450-198504000-01372
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1203/00006450-198504000-01372