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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 13/2020

01-12-2020 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Fetal imaging

How to read a fetal magnetic resonance image 101

Authors: Ailish C. Coblentz, Sara R. Teixeira, David M. Mirsky, Ann M. Johnson, Tamara Feygin, Teresa Victoria

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 13/2020

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Abstract

Accurate antenatal diagnosis is essential for planning appropriate pregnancy management and improving perinatal outcomes. The provision of information vital for prognostication is a crucial component of prenatal imaging, and this can be enhanced by the use of fetal MRI. Image acquisition, interpretation and reporting of a fetal MR study can be daunting to the individual who has encountered few or none of these examinations. This article provides the radiology trainee with a general approach to interpreting a fetal MRI. The authors review the added value of prenatal MRI in the overall assessment of fetal wellbeing, discuss MRI protocols and techniques, and review the normal appearance of maternal and fetal anatomy. The paper concludes with a sample template for structured reporting, to serve as a checklist and guideline for reporting radiologists.
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Metadata
Title
How to read a fetal magnetic resonance image 101
Authors
Ailish C. Coblentz
Sara R. Teixeira
David M. Mirsky
Ann M. Johnson
Tamara Feygin
Teresa Victoria
Publication date
01-12-2020
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 13/2020
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-020-04768-0

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