Published in:
01-09-2004 | Minisymposium
Overview
Author:
Guy Sebag
Published in:
Pediatric Radiology
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Issue 9/2004
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Excerpt
Among all fetal anomalies, the central nervous system (CNS) represents one of the most frequently involved structures, accounting for 9% of all isolated anomalies and 15.9% of cases of multiple malformations. Complete and exact diagnosis as early as possible in pregnancy is essential for appropriate obstetric management and adequate counselling of the parents. While ultrasonography remains the primary fetal imaging modality, MRI is increasingly used as a complementary tool to clarify questions raised by the obstetric history and/or ultrasonography. …