The list of medical tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Cerebral Atrophy includes:
Neuroimaging techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), are used to diagnose the disorder. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Cerebral Atrophy Information Page: NINDS)
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Early diagnosis is essential for effective treatment and requires precise neurologic assessment and careful clinical observation during infancy. Computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging can reveal structural or congenital abnormalities. Suspect CP whenever an infant:
❑has difficulty sucking or keeping the nipple or food in his mouth
❑seldom moves voluntarily or has arm or leg tremors with voluntary movement
❑crosses his legs when lifted from behind rather than pulling them up or “bicycling” like a normal infant
❑has legs that are difficult to separate, making diaper changing difficult
❑persistently uses only one hand or, as he gets older, uses hands well but not legs.
Infants at particular risk include those with low birth weight, low Apgar scores at 5 minutes, seizures, and metabolic disturbances. However, all infants should have a screening test for CP as a regular part of their 6-month checkup.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
An early diagnosis is essential for effective treatment and requires careful clinical observation during infancy and precise neurologic assessment. Suspect cerebral palsy whenever an infant:
❑ has difficulty sucking or keeping the nipple or food in his mouth
❑ seldom moves voluntarily or has arm or leg tremors with voluntary movement
❑ crosses his legs when lifted from behind rather than pulling them up or “bicycling” like a normal infant
❑ has legs that are hard to separate, making diaper changing difficult
❑ persistently uses only one hand or, as he gets older, uses his hands well but not his legs.
Infants at particular risk include those with low birth weight, breech presentation, low Apgar scores at 5 minutes, seizures, and metabolic disturbances (such as maternal infection). However, all infants should be screened for cerebral palsy as a regular part of their 6-month checkup.
A computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging may help rule out other problems.
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
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