MRI is the diagnostic neuroimaging study of choice especially for older children and is preferred over CT scan. The diagnostic yield of MRI depends upon the type of CP (mixed > quadriplegic > hemiplegic > diplegic > ataxic > dyskinetic) and the timing of birth. MRI findings in patients with CP may include hypoxic-ischemic lesions (eg, periventricular leukomalacia-PVL), cortical malformations and lesions of the basal ganglia.
Cerebral palsy MRI
Cerebral palsy CT scan
Down syndrome physical examination
Cerebral palsy echocardiography and ultrasound
Spina bifida physical examination
Microcephaly physical examination
Hearing impairment MRI
Cerebral palsy physical examination