Diagnosis of Hydrocephalus in Sudanese Neonates and Young

Abstract

This study is about diagnosic of hydrocephals in Sudanese neonates and young infant using ultrasound as a modality of diagnosis. This study was conducted to evaluate the use of c u s in assessing brain maturation and agency of hydrocephalus and other structural brain abnormalities the study was done in Khartoum state hospitals in the period from June 2013 to January 2014, using (Fukuda 4200 R) ultrasound machine with multi frequency 5-10 MHZ linear or convex sector transducer. The result of this study showed that the incidence Of hydrocephalus in the selected sample was more in male infants compared to female, and the most detected ultrasound funding is dilated lateral ventricle in all samples 100% and all acquired hydrocephalus. Are noted to be post meningitis. The majority of cases were symptomatic.