Fetal magnetic resonance imaging.

Publication/Presentation Date

4-1-2001

Abstract

Ultrafast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequences have changed the use of MRI to evaluate fetal abnormalities. Currently, the best application is the evaluation of suspected brain abnormalities found on ultrasound. MRI differentiates the various types of fetal ventriculomegaly. Superior posterior fossa visualization allows differentiation of Dandy-Walker malformation from a large cisterna magna. Anomalies of the corpus callosum can be seen. MRI also is valuable in the evaluation of fetal giant neck masses for planning delivery of the baby and surgery for life-threatening airway obstruction. In the chest, MRI differentiates masses such as diaphragmatic hernia, cystic adenomatoid malformation, and sequestration, and it aids in planning fetal surgery because MRI directly visualizes the position of the lung, liver, and bowel.

Volume

12

Issue

2

First Page

93

Last Page

103

ISSN

0899-3459

Disciplines

Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology

PubMedID

11296807

Department(s)

Department of Pediatrics, Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging

Document Type

Article

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