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Sonography of subependymal cysts in congenital rubella syndrome

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Two newborns with congenital rubella syndrome are reported. Cranial sonography demonstrated bilateral cystic lesions in the subependymal germinal matrix. Congenital rubella and cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections are the most common proven causes of subependymal cysts of nonhaemorrhagic origin in the newborn. The sonographic detection of these cysts should prompt an intensive search for congenital viral infections

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Abbreviations

ABR:

auditory brainstem response

CMV:

cytomegalovirus

CT:

computed tomography

HAI:

Haemagglutination inhibition test

RV:

rubella virus

SEH:

subependymal haemorrhage

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Beltinger, C., Saule, H. Sonography of subependymal cysts in congenital rubella syndrome. Eur J Pediatr 148, 206–207 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00441403

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