INVESTIGATING THE COMPARISON BETWEEN MDCT BRAIN PLAIN AND MRI FINDINGS IN INFANTS PRESENTING WITH HYDROCEPHALUS: A HOSPITAL-BASED CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Background and Aims: Hydrocephalus is a disorder characterised by abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain ventricles, demands accurate diagnosis for effective management. The primary aim of this research was to compare the MDCT Brain Plain and MRI findings in infants presenting with hydrocephalous. Methods: A cross-sectional investigation of 39 newborns used 64-slice MDCT and 1.5 Tesla MRI, which followed paediatric imaging procedures. Temporal horns, ventricle size, and specific disorders such as spina bifida and encephalitis were studied. Chi-square tests were used to analyse statistical differences.