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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Radiol Imaging 2016; 26(01): 52-62
DOI: 10.4103/0971-3026.178326
Obs/Gynec

Fetal MRI: A pictorial essay

Sapna Rathee
Department of Radiodiagnosis, Bharati Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
,
Priscilla Joshi
Department of Radiodiagnosis, Bharati Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
,
Abhimanyu Kelkar
Department of Radiodiagnosis, Bharati Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
,
Nagesh Seth
Department of Radiodiagnosis, Bharati Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract

Ultrasonography (USG) is the primary method for antenatal fetal evaluation. However, fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has now become a valuable adjunct to USG in confirming/excluding suspected abnormalities and in the detection of additional abnormalities, thus changing the outcome of pregnancy and optimizing perinatal management. With the development of ultrafast sequences, fetal MRI has made remarkable progress in recent times. In this pictorial essay, we illustrate a spectrum of structural abnormalities affecting the central nervous system, thorax, genitourinary and gastrointestinal tract, as well as miscellaneous anomalies. Anomalies in twin gestations and placental abnormalities have also been included.

Keywords

Anomalies - congenital - fetal magnetic resonance imaging - ultrasonography


Publication History

Article published online:
30 July 2021

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