MR spectroscopic results for the group aged 2 years or younger
| Ratio and Voxel | Patients with Developmental Delay (n = 7) | Control Subjects (n = 6) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAA/Cr | |||
| Frontal subcortical white matter | 2.11 ± 0.14 | 2.09 ± 0.45 | NS |
| Parieto-occipital subcortical white matter | 2.08 ± 0.21 | 1.93 ± 0.39 | NS |
| Cho/Cr | |||
| Frontal subcortical white matter | 1.73 ± 0.16 | 1.84 ± 0.27 | NS |
| Parieto-occipital subcortical white matter | 1.60 ± 0.21 | 1.76 ± 0.23 | NS |
Note.—Data are the mean ± standard deviation. NS indicates not statistically significant.