Questions and Answers
What is the peak gestational age at which the incidence of periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) increases?
24-32 weeks
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for periventricular leukomalacia (PVL)?
Maternal hyperthyroidism
What imaging technique is commonly used for the early evaluation and detection of periventricular leukomalacia (PVL)?
Brain Ultrasonography
What percentage of surviving premature infants with periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) may develop cerebral palsy, intellectual impairment, or visual disturbances?
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Why is early diagnosis of periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) important in premature infants?
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