The widespread uses of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in development disorder in children have generated many investigations that have measured brain structures and functions in vivo throughout development. As if now MRI is the only technology that generates valid and reproducible experimental data that leads to new insights into the disease mechanism and therapeutic response. However, every technology has its own pros and cons.
This article will briefly focus on applications and contraindications of MRI in children. MRI applications : MRI is an imaging technique used in various clinical situations, including: Developmental delays Hydrocephalus Neuroendocrine disorder and associated hypothalamic-pituitary abnormalities Focal seizures Intractable or refractory seizure activity and the evaluation for epilepsy surgery Pretreatment evaluation of neoplastic processes and follow-up of…
