All are true regarding periventricular leukomalacia except

A. Appear as echolucent areas (cysts) on neuroimaging in preterm neonate.

B. Require atleast 2 weeks to form.

C. Presence at birth helps to determine timing of hemorrhagic event.

D. Cystic areas in grey matter of brain that develop after ischemic infarction.

Correct Answer: Cystic areas in grey matter of brain that develop after ischemic infarction.

Description: Periventricular leukomalacia - refers to cystic areas deep in white matter of brain that develop after hemorrhagic or ischemic infarction.

Category: Gynaecology & Obstetrics

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