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Normal and abnormal fetal brain development during the third trimester as demonstrated by neurosonography
G Malinger1, D Lev, T Lerman-Sagie
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fetal Neurology Clinic, Genetics Institute and Pediatric Neurology Unit, Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Holon 58100, Israel. malinger@nashim.net
European Journal of Radiology
|January 3, 2006
Summary
Neurosonography offers detailed fetal brain visualization during pregnancy. This examination identifies central nervous system anomalies and prenatal insults, aiding in late-term diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Neuroimaging
- Fetal Medicine
- Neurology
Background:
- Multiplanar neurosonography provides excellent fetal brain anatomy visualization.
- This examination is crucial for high-risk pregnancies and detecting central nervous system (CNS) anomalies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe normal fetal brain anatomy using neurosonography.
- To detail abnormal findings diagnosed late in pregnancy, including cortical malformations, infratentorial anomalies, and prenatal insults.
Main Methods:
- Utilizes multiplanar neurosonography, a transvaginal or transfundal approach.
- Focuses on neurosonographic examination of fetal brain anatomy.
Main Results:
- Superb visualization of fetal brain structures is achieved.
- Identifies various malformations and insults, aiding in late-term diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- Neurosonography is a valuable tool for assessing fetal brain development.
- Enables early detection of significant neurological abnormalities during pregnancy.
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