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Prenatal diagnosis of aneurysms of the vein of Galen (vena magna cerebri) with conventional sonography, three-dimensional sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging: report of 2 cases.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  14682425     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: To describe the cases of 2 fetuses with aneurysms of the vein of Galen diagnosed prenatally. METHODS: The techniques used were conventional sonography, three-dimensional sonography, and ultrafast magnetic resonance imaging. On the basis of these imaging modalities, prognostic factors, such as drainage and secondary damage, were assessed. RESULTS: The first fetus had good prognostic indices, and embolization after birth was successful. According to the prognostic factors, a poor neonatal outcome was predicted for the second fetus. The neonate died soon after birth. CONCLUSIONS: Conventional sonography, color Doppler imaging, and magnetic resonance imaging appeared to be useful diagnostic tools. The prognostic factors can be useful in counseling patients and providing the best possible care after birth.
Authors:
Franca A Gerards; Melanie A J Engels; Frederik Barkhof; Frank A M van den Dungen; R Jeroen Vermeulen; John M G van Vugt
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine     Volume:  22     ISSN:  0278-4297     ISO Abbreviation:  J Ultrasound Med     Publication Date:  2003 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-12-19     Completed Date:  2004-03-30     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8211547     Medline TA:  J Ultrasound Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1363-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. fa.gerards@vumc.nl
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Female
Humans
Intracranial Aneurysm / pathology*,  ultrasonography*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
Pregnancy
Ultrasonography, Prenatal*

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