A 7-month-old child is brought to pediatric OPD by the mother, when she noticed abnormally small size of the head of the baby as compared to other counterpas of same age near her residence. NCCT head was done with the following finding: Which of the following is the most likely the etiology for the above clinical scenario?
High-Yield Explanation
This is a case of congenital CMV infection. Current NCCT shows periventricular calcifications - classical of congenital CMV infection. Features are: - Microcephaly Ventriculomegaly Periventricular calcifications White matter disease Neuronal migration disorders