Ex 38 weeker delivered via scheduled C-section with uncomplicated delivery, 20 day old, Female, with persistent stridor. Evaluate for brain or brainstem lesion. Findings are mildly limited due to motion artifact. No restricted diffusion to suggest acute ischemia. No intracranial hemorrhage. No intracranial mass or mass-effect. The ventricles are within normal limits in size and configuration. Cavum septum pellucidum is incidentally noted. The myelination pattern is appropriate for patient's age. Brain parenchyma is unremarkable for age.No abnormal parenchymal or meningeal enhancement. Sella and orbits are grossly within normal limits. Paranasal sinuses and mastoid cells are clear. The pharynx is not well aerated. Evaluation is limited due to open mouth positioning, with presence of probable pacifier.
No evidence of acute intracranial abnormality.