The use of combined ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging in the detection of fetal anomalies

Abstract

Combined ultrasound and MRI provides additional diagnostic information or a corrected diagnosis in 57% of cases over the referral ultrasound diagnosis.

Prenatal diagnosis and outcome of fetal lung masses

“…Fetuses found to have diaphragm hernia (with or without an associated bronchopulmonary sequestration) were excluded. All patients referred to our center underwent comprehensive US and echocardiography, and nearly all patients had 1 or more magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans using a protocol described previously [18]. Data collected from the charts included referral diagnosis, GA at diagnosis, GA at consultation in our center, GA at US and fetal MRI, fetal and postnatal treatment, fetal and postnatal complications, and outcome.…”

Ex-utero intrapartum treatment procedure for giant neck masses—fetal and maternal outcomes

“…Fetal ultrasound helps to evaluate the vascularity and consistency of the mass and can detect indirect signs of esophageal or tracheal obstruction such as polyhydramnios, a small stomach bubble, or a prominent oropharynx [3,4]. Fetal MRI adds sensitivity in characterizing the extent of infiltration of the lesion and the distorted anatomy of the tracheoesophageal complex [5][6][7].…”

Tracheoesophageal displacement index and predictors of airway obstruction for fetuses with neck masses

“…Fetal ultrasound helps to evaluate the vascularity and consistency of the mass and can detect indirect signs of esophageal or tracheal obstruction such as polyhydramnios, a small stomach bubble, or a prominent oropharynx [5]. Fetal MRI adds sensitivity in characterizing the extent of infiltration of the lesion and the distorted anatomy of the neck structures [1,[5][6][7][8]. Ex utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) is an ideal delivery approach for those fetuses with airway obstruction as it provides time for surgeons to establish an adequate airway in the fetus while preserving fetal oxygenation via uteroplacental circulation [9][10][11][12].…”