Sonographic characteristics of neonates with LSV (n=21)
| Variable | Number |
|---|---|
| LSV, Lenticulostriate vasculopathy; NICU, neonatal intensive care unit; | |
| IVH, intraventricular haemorrhage. | |
| NICU admissions during the study period | 1184 |
| Neonates with head sonograms | 857 (72.4%) |
| Number of neonates with LSV | 21 (2.45%) |
| LSV diagnosed on 1st US | 19 |
| LSV diagnosed on 2nd US | 2 |
| Age at examination (days) 1st US | 8.8 (5.4) |
| LSV | |
| Unilateral | 11 |
| Bilateral | 10 |
| Location of LSV | |
| Thalamus | 14 |
| Basal ganglia | 7 |
| IVH | |
| Grade 1–2 | 3 |
| Grade 3–4 | 2 |
| Ventriculomegaly | 2 |
| Hydrocephalus | 0 |