Presentation
Preterm baby presented with convulsions
Patient Data
Age: 22 days
Gender: Male
From the case:
Periventricular leukomalacia - grade III
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There is bilateral increased periventricular echogenicity with multiple small periventricular cysts in the occipital and frontoparietal region suggesting periventricular leukomalacia (grade III).
Case Discussion
Preterm baby with neonatal convulsions cranial ultrasound shows periventricular leukomalacia with tiny cystic changes (grade III)