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Non-invasive imaging of intracranial pediatric vascular lesions

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Objectives

The goal of this review is to discuss the different non-invasive imaging techniques as well as the age-specific pediatric vascular pathologies and their imaging features.

Material and methods

Ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging features of pediatric ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, aneurysms, cavernomas, developmental venous anomalies, and arteriovenous malformations are presented. In addition, multiple non-invasive angiographic techniques (CT and MR angiography) and functional MRI sequences (diffusion, perfusion, and susceptibility-weighted imaging) are discussed.

Conclusion

Neurovascular imaging plays a central role in the early, sensitive, and specific diagnosis of pediatric intracranial vascular disorders. A detailed knowledge of the quality and exact angioarchitecture of pediatric vascular pathologies as well as their impact on the cerebral hemo-dynamics is essential to guide and monitor treatment options and to predict functional outcome.

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  1. Division of Pediatric Radiology, Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Hospital—Baltimore, 600 North Wolfe Street, Nelson Basement, B-173, Baltimore, MD, 21287-0842, USA

    Thierry A. G. M. Huisman, Samata Singhi & Pedro S. Pinto

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Huisman, T.A.G.M., Singhi, S. & Pinto, P.S. Non-invasive imaging of intracranial pediatric vascular lesions. Childs Nerv Syst 26, 1275–1295 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-010-1203-1

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