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Am J Perinatol 2008; 25(9): 591-599
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1090597
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Evaluation of the Fetus and the Placenta

Dianna Bardo1 , Aytekin Oto1
  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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01 October 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become an important complementary imaging modality for evaluation of fetal and placental abnormalities over the past decade. MRI can function as a problem solver and help in patient counseling by confirming a suspected diagnosis, offering alternative diagnoses, and identifying additional abnormalities. This article addresses the use of MRI in the evaluation of the fetus and the placenta.

KEYWORDS

fetus - magnetic resonance - placenta

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Aytekin OtoM.D. 

Department of Radiology, University of Chicago Medical Center

5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 2026, Chicago, IL

Email: aoto@radiology.bsd.uchicago.edu