Navarro-Ballester A, Álvaro-Ballester R, Lara-Martínez MÁ. Imaging biomarkers for detection and longitudinal monitoring of ventricular abnormalities from birth to childhood. World J Radiol 2025; 17(5): 106084 [DOI: 10.4329/wjr.v17.i5.106084]
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Antonio Navarro-Ballester, MD, PhD, Doctor, Department of Radiology, Hospital General Universitario de Castellón, Av. de Benicàssim, s/n, Castellon de la Plana 12004, Castellón, Spain. antonio.navarroball@gmail.com
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Neuroimaging
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Minireviews
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World J Radiol. May 28, 2025; 17(5): 106084 Published online May 28, 2025. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v17.i5.106084
Imaging biomarkers for detection and longitudinal monitoring of ventricular abnormalities from birth to childhood
Antonio Navarro-Ballester, Rosa Álvaro-Ballester, Miguel Á Lara-Martínez
Antonio Navarro-Ballester, Rosa Álvaro-Ballester, Miguel Á Lara-Martínez, Department of Radiology, Hospital General Universitario de Castellón, Castellon de la Plana 12004, Castellón, Spain
Author contributions: Navarro-Ballester A conceptualized and designed the study; Navarro-Ballester A, Álvaro-Ballester R, and Lara-Martínez MÁ conducted the data collection and analysis, contributed to the interpretation of results and manuscript drafting, participated in the revision of the manuscript, approved the final version, and agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
Open Access: This article is an open-access article that was selected by an in-house editor and fully peer-reviewed by external reviewers. It is distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited and the use is non-commercial. See: https://creativecommons.org/Licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Corresponding author: Antonio Navarro-Ballester, MD, PhD, Doctor, Department of Radiology, Hospital General Universitario de Castellón, Av. de Benicàssim, s/n, Castellon de la Plana 12004, Castellón, Spain. antonio.navarroball@gmail.com
Received: February 17, 2025 Revised: March 12, 2025 Accepted: April 11, 2025 Published online: May 28, 2025 Processing time: 100 Days and 12.3 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: This narrative review highlights the role of imaging biomarkers in diagnosing and monitoring hydrocephalus from birth through childhood. It explores the utility of cranial ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, with emphasis on key ventricular indices, volumetric analysis, and diffusion-based techniques. The integration of artificial intelligence enhances measurement precision and reproducibility, addressing interobserver variability. The review also discusses the need for standardized imaging protocols and reliable normative values to improve diagnostic consistency. By synthesizing recent advancements, it underscores the importance of longitudinal imaging in assessing neurodevelopmental outcomes and optimizing patient management.
