I Was Asked To Do A Neurosonogram For My Son

Posted on Sat, 16 Mar 2019

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Question : I was asked to do a neurosonogram for my son who is about 80 days old. I wanted to know if it's all ok

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is ok. Get it done.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the 'Ask A Doctor' service.

Yes, it is ok to get a neurosonogram done. It is just an ultrasound of the brain and does not involve any radiation or risk.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (34 hours later)

i got the sono gram done yesterday and it was mentioned in the findings section 'No sonographic abnormalities found' and the person who did the scan also told that this is just a basic test and there is an advanced test that can be done only after 4 months because it might need a sedation. would this test be sufficient that everything is fine with the kid?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the update. If the neursonogram is OK I doubt whether there would be the requirement for a subsequent MRI (the test that they are talking about) unless there are developmental issues. As of now things seem fine with the kid and you need not worry.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T