Ultrasound is the preferred modality in neonates with suspected occult spinal dysraphism (OSD). OSD implies the presence of one or more spinal cord anomalies, which can cause tethering of the spinal cord and possible neurological and bladder or bowel function deficits.

It is the premier tool for screening for most suspected neonatal spinal abnormalities from the first few hours of life. It requires no ionizing radiation or sedation. Generally, ultrasound can be used as a stand alone tool to investigate for spinabifida occulta, cord tethering, masses, infection and the degree of clinically obvious abnormalities.

2021年3月18日 · Neonatal-Infant Spinal Sonography. Spine ultrasound provides a high resolution imaging technique to rule out common and uncommon vertebral column pathologies like tethered cord syndrome and other spinal dysraphisms. Indications. Midline or paramedian masses; Midline skin discolorations; Skin tags; Hair tufts; Hemangiomas; Small midline dimples

2012年11月23日 · The objective of part 2 of this article is to focus on key imaging features of common skin-covered spinal anomalies (spina bifida occulta) and to distinguish them from normal variants (previously discussed in part 1).

Common clinical indications for neonatal spinal ultrasound include: atypical sacral dimple, palpable subcutaneous sacral mass, hair tuff, skin tag, haemangioma, sinus tract, skin pigmentation and in neonates with multiple congenital anomalies such as cloacal exstrophy and anorectal atresia.

2024年11月18日 · Ultrasound neonatal spine is a crucial diagnostic tool for evaluating spinal development in neonates. It helps detect congenital disorders like spina bifida and tethered cord syndrome based on ultrasound findings of spinal cord, bones, and ligaments. Indications for ultrasound include suspected dysraphism, birth trauma, or neurological symptoms.

Modern imaging technology allows accurate neonatal spinal sonographic screening and the characterization of spinal abnormalities within the first few days of life. It is useful to determine the type of lesion present and to guide the type and timing of therapy. ongenital spinal anomalies are the result of three basic abnormal

1995年4月1日 · Ultrasound is a highly sensitive tool used in the prenatal detection of spina bifida. Both direct and indirect sonographic signs can be used. Recent studies suggest that prenatal sonography may also play a role in predicting prognosis. Postnatally, sonography offers an inexpensive and portable means of imaging the dysraphic spine without sedation.

2012年11月23日 · Neonatal spinal sonography is a useful screening technique for occult spinal anomalies; it can characterize normal anatomy and normal variants that may simulate disorders. Familiarity with these findings will prevent misinterpretation and inappropriate referrals.

In a minority of cases, a sacral dimple indicates the presence of an underlying spina bifida and it is for this reason that neonates with this clinical finding are referred for an ultrasound of the spine. When scanning this group of patients, a tract connecting the …