The development of diagnostic techniques that confirm a cause-effect association and studies regarding the physiopathology of the central nervous system impairment should be prioritized. It is also necessary to strictly define the criteria for the diagnosis of microcephaly to identify cases that should undergo an etiological investigation.

Bone marrow edema is a prevalent abnormal finding on MRI scans of knees of asymptomatic adolescent soccer players. MRI findings should be interpreted cautiously and in close correlation with clinical findings.

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