| The role of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of fetal isolated complete agenesis of the corpus callosum: a long-term prospective study. | |
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PMID: 20230313 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the role of a dedicated neurosonographer in prenatal diagnosis of isolated complete agenesis of the corpus callosum (iCACC) and to asses the postnatal outcome of these infants. METHODS: Prospective study between January 2004 to December 2004 at Fetal Maternal Medical Centre 'Artemisia', Rome, Italy. A detailed ultrasound scan was performed in fetuses affected by iCACC by a dedicated fetal neurosonographer (CG). In all cases, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) within 5 weeks and 13-15 months after birth was performed. A comparison was made between prenatal findings following the ultrasound scan and postnatal MRI. In these cases, a follow-up of 4-years was performed with a neurological evaluation. RESULTS: Among 23 cases of ACC diagnosed at our centre in the study period, CACC was diagnosed in 17 fetuses. Two were then excluded due to associated malformations, one was lost at follow-up and one patient opted to terminate her pregnancy. Newborn MRI confirmed the ultrasonographic diagnosis of iCACC in all 13 cases. A regular development was present in 92.3% of prenatally diagnosed iCACC. CONCLUSION: A dedicated neurosonographer could diagnose the iCACC with the same accuracy as MRI and in up to 90% of cases the newborn will have a regular development. |
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Pietro Cignini; Laura D'Emidio; Francesco Padula; Alessandra Girgenti; Silvia Battistoni; Roberto Vigna; Riccardo Franco; Diego Rossetti; Maurizio Giorlandino; Claudio Giorlandino |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-03-16 |
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Title: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians Volume: 23 ISSN: 1476-4954 ISO Abbreviation: J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med. Publication Date: 2010 Dec |
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Created Date: 2010-11-11 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101136916 Medline TA: J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1504-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Artemisia Fetal Maternal Medical Centre, Department of Prenatal Diagnosis, Rome, Italy. pietrocignini@fastwebnet.it |
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