Texture analysis of periventricular echogenicity on neonatal cranial ultrasound predicts periventricular leukomalacia.

Abstract

White matter periventricular echogenicity detected in neonatal cranial ultrasound (US) scans may be followed by cystic periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) or might resolve. Serial US are therefore needed to clarify the outcome. Texture analysis is a computerized method to analyze images and distinguish findings that are undetectable by the human eye.