| Contribution of transvaginal ultrasonography and fetal cerebral MRI in a case of congenital cytomegalovirus infection. | |
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PMID: 10867483 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Cytomegalovirus is the most common cause of congenital viral infection. In utero this infection is usually suspected on the basis of ultrasound findings. We present a case in which routine ultrasound examination demonstrated a decrease in fetal cephalic dimensions at 32 weeks' gestation in an asymptomatic patient. Transvaginal ultrasound revealed echogenic vessels in the thalami and lesions in the subependymal region. Suspected diagnosis of fetal cytomegalovirus infection was confirmed by positive titers of anti-cytomegalovirus-IgM antibodies in fetal blood and amniotic-fluid PCR studies. Fetal cerebral MRI demonstrated parenchymal atrophy and polymicrogyria. The parents decided to terminate the pregnancy, and necropsy confirmed the diagnosis. Suspicion of CMV fetal infection should prompt transvaginal ultrasound and fetal brain MRI. |
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Authors:
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C Soussotte; B Maugey-Laulom; D Carles; F Diard |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Fetal diagnosis and therapy Volume: 15 ISSN: 1015-3837 ISO Abbreviation: Fetal. Diagn. Ther. Publication Date: 2000 Jul-Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-08-23 Completed Date: 2000-08-23 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9107463 Medline TA: Fetal Diagn Ther Country: SWITZERLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 219-23 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright 2000 S. Karger AG, Basel. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Bordeaux, France. |
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Adult Brain / embryology*, pathology Cytomegalovirus Infections / congenital*, diagnosis*, ultrasonography Female Fetal Diseases / diagnosis, virology* Gestational Age Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging* Pregnancy Ultrasonography, Prenatal* |
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