Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Fetal Brain Abnormalities

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Fetal Brain Abnormalities

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the fetal brain is a useful adjunct to prenatal sonography, providing a more complete evaluation of fetal brain abnormalities to aid and influence clinical decision-making during pregnancy. This article will review the uses and techniques of fetal MRI, discuss the...

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Veröffentlicht in:Neuroembryology and aging 2008-12, Vol.5 (1-2), p.49-55
Hauptverfasser: Tao, Guowei, Yew, David T.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the fetal brain is a useful adjunct to prenatal sonography, providing a more complete evaluation of fetal brain abnormalities to aid and influence clinical decision-making during pregnancy. This article will review the uses and techniques of fetal MRI, discuss the normal appearance of the fetal brain on MRI, and outline clinical applications of fetal MR imaging.
ISSN:1661-3406
1661-3414
DOI:10.1159/000116732