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What is echoencephalography? i understand it is something done to newborn babies.
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Sonogram: It is basically a sonogram of the head. Sound waves pass through the soft spot (fontanelle), and show the brain structure. It is used to check for bleeding, cysts, or hydrocephalus (water on the brain). It avoids radiation which is used for ct or mri.
Answered 10/4/2016
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