A Prognostic Neonatal Neuroimaging Scale for Symptomatic Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection

Abstract

A comprehensive scale based on US and MRI predicts neurodevelopment in symptomatic cCMV. Significant destructive lesions are associated with a poor prognosis. While a strictly normal cranial US predicts a favorable outcome, in case of subtle US abnormalities, MRI is crucial for prognostication.