Cerebral atrophy after hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

History of prematurity with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.

Patient Data

Age: 7 months
Gender: Male

Severe cerebral atrophy with enlargement of cortical sulci and subarachnoid spaces.

Case Discussion

Cerebral atrophy is the compensatory enlargement of the CSF spaces due to decreased brain tissue volume.

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