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Possible additional MRI markers for critical brain swelling with increased intracranial pressure in children?

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: A retrospective study was performed evaluating the volume and T2/T1 signal intensity of orbital fat in five children diagnosed with severe global brain swelling and confirmed cessation of cerebral perfusion. Imaging showed a volume increase (five of five) and a heterogeneous T2-hypointensity of orbital fat (four of five). This preliminary study suggests that swelling and T2-hypointensity of orbital fat may be a marker of global brain swelling and/or increased intracranial pressure.

Source: The Neuroradiology Journal

DOI: 10.1177/19714009211019381

Authors: Thierry AGM Huisman, Misun Hwang, Gunes Orman

Institutions: Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania

Language: English

Topic: Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke