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Peer Reviewed

Neurological disorders

Pediatric Pearls: Predicting Long-Term Neurological Impairment

  • AUTHOR:

    Scott T. Vergano, MD

    A child, who was born extremely preterm (< 28 weeks gestation), presents with his parents for his 2-year wellness check. His parents are concerned about his neurodevelopmental growth and ask about how well the neurodevelopmental measurements taken now might predict their son's long-term neurodevelopmental impairment.

    How would you advise your patient?

    (Answer and discussion on next page)