{"id":"69a236f6efd4f1d91750454b","name":"Transcranial Brain Ultrasound","slug":"transcranial-brain-ultrasound","description":"Structured template for transcranial brain ultrasound studies in neonates and infants, typically performed via anterior fontanelle access.","category":{"modality":"Ultrasound","system":"CNS"},"tags":["brain","neonatal","fontanelle","transcranial","pediatric","screening"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"Transcranial Brain Ultrasound","aiInstructions":"Use the study type as the title. Include date of study if provided in the original report."},"clinicalHistory":{"defaultText":"[Patient-specific — populated at report time]","aiInstructions":"Ask the user for: patient age, sex, presenting complaint, relevant clinical history, and reason for the exam. This section contextualizes the entire report. Always include it."},"comparison":{"defaultText":"No prior studies available for comparison.","aiInstructions":"If prior ultrasounds are mentioned, document the date and relevant findings. Otherwise, use default text indicating no prior comparison available."},"technique":{"defaultText":"Realtime ultrasound scanning of the brain was performed via the anterior fontanelle.","aiInstructions":"Describe the scanning technique including access point (anterior fontanelle) and any special maneuvers or positioning used. Use simple, clear language appropriate for the clinical setting."},"findings":{"defaultText":"Comprehensive ultrasound evaluation of the intracranial contents via fontanelle access.","aiInstructions":"Provide an overview of the examination quality and general assessment before detailing specific structures. Note if study is technically adequate or limited.","fields":[{"name":"Cerebral Parenchyma","defaultText":"The cerebral parenchyma is normal without evidence of focal lesions, hemorrhage, or abnormal echotexture.","aiInstructions":"Document the appearance of gray and white matter. Note any focal or diffuse abnormalities including hemorrhage, infarction, edema, or masses. Describe location and characteristics if abnormal."},{"name":"Ventricular System","defaultText":"The lateral ventricles, third ventricle, and fourth ventricle are normal in size and configuration without evidence of dilatation or structural abnormalities.","aiInstructions":"Assess ventricular dimensions and symmetry. Document any enlargement, collapse, or structural deformities. Note presence of midline shift if applicable. Compare ventricles bilaterally."},{"name":"Intracranial Hemorrhage","defaultText":"No evidence of intracranial hemorrhage.","aiInstructions":"Specifically assess for germinal matrix hemorrhage, intraventricular hemorrhage, subdural hemorrhage, and subarachnoid hemorrhage. Grade any hemorrhage found using standard classification systems. Document location and extent."},{"name":"Congenital Anomalies","defaultText":"No evidence of congenital anomalies.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate for structural developmental anomalies including holoprosencephaly, agenesis of corpus callosum, Arnold-Chiari malformation, and other CNS malformations. Document any abnormalities with anatomical detail."},{"name":"Intracranial Calcifications","defaultText":"No intracranial calcifications identified.","aiInstructions":"Note presence and location of any echogenic foci consistent with calcifications. Describe distribution and associated findings."},{"name":"Extra-axial Fluid Space","defaultText":"No significant widening of the extra-axial fluid space.","aiInstructions":"Assess the subarachnoid space and subdural space for abnormal fluid accumulation. Document measurements if widening is present. Note if findings are consistent with normal variation or pathologic process."},{"name":"Midline Structures","defaultText":"Midline structures including the falx cerebri and tentorium cerebelli are normally positioned.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate for midline shift, compression, or displacement. Document any asymmetry or abnormal positioning."},{"name":"Posterior Fossa","defaultText":"The posterior fossa structures including the cerebellum and brainstem are normal in appearance and position.","aiInstructions":"Assess cerebellar hemispheres, vermis, and fourth ventricle. Document any hypoplasia, hemorrhage, or mass effect."}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"Normal transcranial brain ultrasound.","aiInstructions":"Provide a concise summary statement of the examination findings. If abnormalities are present, list them in order of clinical significance. Use clear, definitive language. Avoid equivocal terms unless clinically appropriate. Consider clinical context when formulating impression."}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete Transcranial Brain Ultrasound radiology report.","steps":["1. Collect patient clinical history from the user (age, sex, clinical indication).","2. Confirm whether prior studies are available for comparison.","3. For the Technique section, use defaultText or adapt based on actual acquisition parameters.","4. For each field in sections.findings.fields: ask the user for the finding or infer from clinical context. Use defaultText if the structure is normal.","5. Generate the Impression by summarizing the most significant findings from step 4.","6. Use the aiInstructions for each section to guide the depth and format of the content.","7. Maintain formal radiology report language throughout. Passive voice preferred.","8. If any finding is abnormal, quantify it with measurements and describe its imaging characteristics."],"language":"Formal radiology report language. Passive voice preferred. Avoid first-person pronouns.","format":"Numbered impression list. Prose findings paragraphs or structured field-by-field format both acceptable.","units":"Report measurements in centimeters (cm) for masses, millimeters (mm) for small structures."},"meta":{"canonicalUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/transcranial-brain-ultrasound","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/transcranial-brain-ultrasound","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a236f6efd4f1d91750454b","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/transcranial-brain-ultrasound","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T00:12:22.885Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. Attribution appreciated."}}