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Magnetic resonance imaging of the fetal central nervous system, head, neck, and chest.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22264906     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become an important tool in the assessment of fetal anomalies. Although ultrasound remains the modality of choice for screening, MRI offers several advantages that permit optimal characterization of anomalies in certain situations. Accurate recognition and characterization of fetal anomalies guides decisions about pregnancy management and coordination of postnatal care. This article will briefly review safety and practical aspects of fetal MRI. We will then provide a concise summary of the most common indications for fetal MRI, and discuss the differential diagnosis and role of MRI in assessment of fetal brain, head, neck, spine, and chest anomalies.
Authors:
Stephen C O'Connor; Veronica J Rooks; Alice Boyd Smith
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Seminars in ultrasound, CT, and MR     Volume:  33     ISSN:  1558-5034     ISO Abbreviation:  Semin. Ultrasound CT MR     Publication Date:  2012 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-01-23     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8504689     Medline TA:  Semin Ultrasound CT MR     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  86-101     Citation Subset:  IM    
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Copyright © 2012. Published by Elsevier Inc.
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, Baystate Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, Springfield, MA.
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