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[Magnetic resonance imaging applications in obstetrics]
S Launay1, V Cuilleret, C Boyer
1Service de Radiologie et d'Imagerie Médicale, Hôpital Jeanne-de-Flandre, 2, avenue Oscar-Lambret, 59037 Lille Cedex.
Summary
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is increasingly used as a non-invasive second-line tool during pregnancy. It aids in diagnosing fetal conditions affecting the brain, head, neck, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis.
Area of Science:
- Radiology and Imaging
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Fetal Medicine
Context:
- Ultrasound is the primary screening tool in prenatal diagnostics.
- Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology offers improved image quality and multiplanar capabilities.
- MRI is increasingly utilized in prenatal diagnostic centers.
Purpose:
- To review the primary indications for utilizing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in pregnant patients.
- To summarize the diagnostic results and effectiveness of MRI during pregnancy.
- To highlight MRI's role as a complementary tool to ultrasound in prenatal diagnosis.
Summary:
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a valuable non-invasive, second-line diagnostic tool during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
- Common indications include evaluating fetal brain abnormalities (ventriculomegaly, biometric deviations) and malformations.
- Expanded applications cover head and neck, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis, as well as placental issues and maternal pelvic anatomy.
Impact:
- MRI is emerging as a crucial imaging technique for complex prenatal diagnoses.
- It provides detailed morphological information beyond standard ultrasound capabilities.
- While powerful, MRI's diagnostic utility is limited to morphological findings, not all pathological conditions.