Fetal magnetic resonance imaging in midline malformations of the central nervous system and review of the literature - 02/07/09
Summary |
Fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a well-established second line imaging modality in identifying complex pathologies of the central nervous system (CNS), especially when ultrasound (US) findings are equivocal. It may enable an early and precise diagnosis, which is essential in terms of management of pregnancy and pre-, peri- and postnatal care. We present three cases with rare complex midline malformations of the CNS, diagnosed prenatally by fetal MRI. Two cases revealed holoprosencephaly; one case demonstrated rhombencephalosynapsis. In addition, we reviewed the literature and provide a summary of recent findings regarding cerebral midline development and discuss the advantages of fetal MRI.
El texto completo de este artículo está disponible en PDF.Keywords : Fetal magnetic resonance imaging, Cerebral midline malformation, Holoprosencephaly, Rhombencephalosynapsis, Gomez-Lopez-Hernandez Syndrome
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Vol 36 - N° 3
P. 138-146 - juin 2009 Regresar al númeroBienvenido a EM-consulte, la referencia de los profesionales de la salud.