Fetal mild ventriculomegaly: still a challenging problem

D’Addario, Vincenzo

doi:10.1515/jpm-2014-0280

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“…When a diagnosis of isolated mild VM is made, serial antenatal ultrasonography is necessary to monitor for worsening of the ventricular dilatation and late appearance of associated brain anomalies not detected earlier. 16 In conclusion, real time B-mode transabdominal ultrasonography is a valuable tool for investigating fetal cerebral lateral ventricles. Both qualitative and quantitative parameters should be employed in the evaluation of fetal cerebral ventricles.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…15 It is important to visualize both lateral ventricles so as to not miss cases of bilateral VM. 16 Ventriculomegaly is an indicator of poor fetal outcome; thus, it is important to establish the normal variations of the cerebral ventricular parameters. 17 This study found that the ventricular AW, V-C, CAHM and VHR show statistically significant correlations with the fetal EGA.…”

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Reference Ranges of Fetal Cerebral Lateral Ventricle Parameters by Ultrasonography

Ishola

Asaleye

Ayoola

et al. 2016

Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet

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Objectives This study was done to evaluate the normal fetal cerebral lateral ventricle dimensions with transabdominal ultrasonography. The atrial width (AW), ventricle-tochoroid measurement (V-C), ventricle-to-hemisphere ratio (VHR), and combined anterior horn measurement (CAHM) were taken. Methods This was a cross-sectional study involving 400 normal singleton pregnant subjects whose gestational ages were between 14 and 40 weeks. Transabdominal sonography was performed to obtain the values of the fetal cerebral lateral ventricle (FCLV) parameters. Data were reported as mean AE standard deviation (SD) for continuous variables. The degrees of correlation between FCLV parameters and the estimated gestational age (EGA) were obtained using Pearson's correlation. Regression equations were used to generate the reference limits for the FCLV measurements.Results The values of AW, V-C measurements and CAHM increased with advancing gestation. The mean values of the AW, V-C and CAHM from 14 to 40 weeks increased from 6.60 AE 0.94 mm to 9.75 AE 0.07 mm (R 2 ¼ 0.114), 0.80 AE 0.00 mm to 1.90 AE 0.14 mm (R 2 ¼ 0.266), and 6.95 AE 0.06 mm to 23.07 AE 4.02 mm (R 2 ¼ 0.692) respectively, while the mean VHR decreased from 61.20 AE 1.60% to 42.84 AE 2.91% (R 2 ¼ 0.706) over the same period. Conclusion The AW, V-C, and CAHM increase, while VHR decreases with advancing gestation. ResumoObjetivos O presente estudo objetiva avaliar as dimensões do ventrículo lateral de cérebros fetais por meio de ultrassonografia transabdominal. Foram medidos a largura do átrio (LA), a medida do ventrículo ao coroide (V-C), a razão ventrículo/ hemisfério (RVH), e a medida dos cornos anteriores combinados (CAC).

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Reference Ranges of Fetal Cerebral Lateral Ventricle Parameters by Ultrasonography

Ishola

Asaleye

Ayoola

et al. 2016

Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet

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“…In the determination of fetal chromosomal anomalies (although some structural anomalies also indicate chromosomal anomalies), fetal chromosomal anomaly markers are used such as nuchal translucency (NT), intracranial translucency (IT), frontomaxillary facial (FMF), nasal bone (NB), ventriculomegaly and femur length (FL). These markers are called as "soft markers" (Chaoui et al, 2009;D'Addario, 2015). Sample soft markers are given in Fig.…”

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“…It occurs when the atrial diameter is more than 10 mm in the second or third trimester. It is associated with chromosomal abnormalities, most commonly trisomy 21, and congenital infections (D'Addario, 2015). Although medical experts are experienced, during the specified examinations and inspections, human errors are always possible.…”

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Computer-Aided Monitoring of Fetus Health From Ultrasound Images: A Review

Ataş¹,

Yılmaz²

2022

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Computer aided diagnostic methods have been helping medical experts for monitoring fetus health for many years. The use of new methods has made a positive effect in monitoring the health of fetus as well as the diagnosis of anomalies. This study first introduces the indicators for identifying anomalies in fetus and gives basic information about computer-based methods such as traditional image processing, machine learning and deep learning. Then an overview of existing studies which use novel techniques on monitoring fetus health and anomaly detection from ultrasound images is given. Finally, the main challenges of novel techniques and future directions of research on computer-aided monitoring of fetus health are summarized.

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“…Fetal ventriculomegaly represents a warning sign rather than a unified diagnosis, being associated with a large variety of fetal conditions, including normal variant without pathologic significance, making its prenatal management convoluted. 1 Periventricular nodular heterotopias (PVNHs) that are heterotopic nodules of gray matter lining along the ventricular walls have long been thought to be difficult to visualize in utero except in the presence of a family history. Recent work has questioned this statement by showing various prenatal findings that could point to the presence of PVNH.…”

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Severe and Progressive Fetal Ventriculomegaly Leading to the Diagnosis of Periventricular Nodular Heterotopias with Good Outcome

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Severe fetal ventriculomegaly is generally associated with poor prognosis in terms of survival and neurodevelopment outcome. As such, many parents opt to terminate the pregnancy independently of a known etiology. We report here the case of a female fetus with severe progressive ventriculomegaly due to the unexpected presence of bilateral nodular periventricular heterotopias visualized on MRI of a fetal brain. Reaching a structural diagnosis was perceived as a relief for the parents and the pregnancy was continued. Neurodevelopment assessment at 3 years of age is normal with no epilepsy.

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Fetal mild ventriculomegaly: still a challenging problem

Cited by 9 publications

References 23 publications

Reference Ranges of Fetal Cerebral Lateral Ventricle Parameters by Ultrasonography

Reference Ranges of Fetal Cerebral Lateral Ventricle Parameters by Ultrasonography

Computer-Aided Monitoring of Fetus Health From Ultrasound Images: A Review

Severe and Progressive Fetal Ventriculomegaly Leading to the Diagnosis of Periventricular Nodular Heterotopias with Good Outcome

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