Evidence-Based US Screening in High-Risk Newborns and Infants

An RSNA review outlines evidence-based ultrasound (US) screening for high-risk infants: preterm, breech, syndromic, tumor predisposition. Key: risk-based selection, standard protocols, radiologist expertise in disease patterns. Enables early intervention.

• Targeted US screening is recommended for high-risk groups: preterm infants, breech presentation, congenital/syndromic conditions, and tumor predisposition syndromes.
• Effective screening hinges on risk-based selection (not universal), standardized imaging protocols, and interpretation by radiologists familiar with the specific disease patterns of each population.
• When integrated into clinical pathways, early sonographic detection guides multidisciplinary management and helps prevent avoidable complications.

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