Use of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in the study of malformations of central nervous system

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance plays a fundamental role in the study of the central nervous system diseases; its use is being extended in the pediatric field. Here it is intended to show the potentiality of NMR in evaluating congenital malformation pathologies. At INI of Grottaferrata 62 children whose age varied from 3 months to 13 years presenting different malformations have been examined; results and examination methods are described. It is concluded that, in agreement with these results and data of the literature, the NMR should be considered as a reasonable choise in this kind of diseases