NEWBORN CEREBELLAR SIZE

  • 1 January 1982
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 70  (2) , 284-287
Abstract
The cerebellum can be visualized ultrasonically in preterm and full-term newborn infants. A cross-sectional area measurement of the central portion of the vermis correlated with gestational age (r = .98) when growth was normal (n = 51). Central vermian area was decreased in small-for-date newborn infants (n = 10) but was normal in large for date (diabetic pregnancy) subjects (n = 6). Ultrasonic cerebellar visualization and central vermian area measurement may be extended antenatally as an additional measurement of fetal brain growth.

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