Question
Your baby is just 10 days old, and the head CT scan shows patchy low-density shadows in the left parietal lobe, with blurred edges. The rest of the brain’s substance has normal density, there are no signs of compression and enlargement in the ventricular system, the midline structures are centered, and the grooves and fissures are not widened, and the skull plate structure is intact. What does this patchy low-density shadow on the CT mean?
Answer
Hello, your baby is just 10 days old, and the head CT scan indicates patchy low-density shadows in the left parietal lobe, with blurred edges. In neonatal head CT scans, such abnormalities may be indicative of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy or one of the normal physiological changes. If your baby has a history of asphyxia, it is recommended to seek regular medical treatment promptly. Wishing your baby a healthy growth!