Question
The CT scan shows that the subarachnoid cistern in the bilateral frontal-temporal area and the anterior cerebral cistern are slightly widened, and the fifth ventricle has formed. These phenomena may be caused by congenital malformations. Is this CT scan result normal? For children with a high-risk medical history (such as hypoxia-induced hemorrhage), how should treatment and follow-up observation be conducted?
Answer
Based on the CT scan results you provided, it shows that the subarachnoid cistern in the bilateral frontal-temporal area and the anterior cerebral cistern are slightly widened, as well as the formation of the fifth ventricle. These conditions are initially judged to be possibly caused by congenital malformations. When assessing a child’s health status, although these findings are within the normal range at a basic level, considering the child has a high-risk medical history, such as hypoxia-induced hemorrhage, it is recommended to actively use drugs that nourish brain cells for treatment to protect brain tissue. Subsequent follow-up should be closely monitored.