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Omphalocele: prenatal MR findings
G Verswijvel1, W Gyselaers, M Grieten
1Department of Radiology, Ziekenhuis Oost Limburg (ZOL), Genk, Belgium.
Summary
Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging confirmed omphalocele findings in second-trimester pregnancies. MR provided detailed anatomical views, aiding in assessing the anomaly
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Fetal Medicine
- Radiology
Background:
- Omphalocele is a congenital abdominal wall defect.
- Prenatal diagnosis is crucial for management planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present Magnetic Resonance (MR) findings in second-trimester omphalocele cases.
- To evaluate MR's role in assessing omphalocele severity and extent.
Main Methods:
- Utilized fast MR sequences on a 1.5 T magnet.
- Included cases with prior sonography evaluation.
Main Results:
- MR confirmed sonographic findings of omphalocele.
- MR provided additional details on anomaly severity and location.
- Adequate anatomical detail of abdominal viscera was visualized.
Conclusions:
- MR imaging is valuable for detailed assessment of omphalocele in the second trimester.
- MR enhances understanding of the extent and contents of the omphalocele.