Ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosis of fetal skull brain deformities

VernacularTitle:超声检查联合核磁共振成像对胎儿颅脑畸形的诊断价值
Author: Ping XIA ; Yanyan ZHENG ; Zhongping MU ; Kefei HU ; Danqiong WEI ; Xuelei LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Fetus; Abnormalities; Central nervous system; Ultrasonography; Magnetic resonance imaging
From: Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2014;21(12):1771-1772
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To evaluate ultrasonography combined with magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) diagnosis value for fetal brain deformities.Methods The results of ultrasonography and MRI was analysied in 12 fetuses with deformities,which were compared to postnatal,autopsy or other hospital inspection results and evaluated the accuracy.Results In 8 cases,the diagnoses established by ultrasonography were correct.3 cases were misdiagnosed by ultrasonography,1 case was missed the diagnosis.In 11 cases,the diagnoses established by MRI were correct and 1 case was missed the diagnosis.Conclusion Ultrasonography must be choosed in diagnosising fetal skull brain deformities,MRI was supplement to ultrasonography in complicated pregnancies.The combination of ultrasonography and MRI have an important value in guiding pregnant women to determine whether or not to continue the pregnancy.