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Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values in the fetal brain show specific patterns during gestation. Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides a template for normal brain development.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Radiology
  • Developmental Biology

Background:

  • Fetal brain development is complex and requires accurate assessment methods.
  • Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers insights into tissue microstructure.
  • Establishing normative data for fetal brain development is crucial for identifying abnormalities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish normative apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values in the developing fetal brain using DWI-MRI.
  • To create a template for normal brain development throughout gestation (17-37 weeks).
  • To correlate ADC values with gestational age in various fetal brain regions.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 46 fetuses without suspected brain pathology.
  • DWI-MRI was performed, and ADC values were calculated for basal ganglia, cerebellum, frontal, and occipital parenchyma.
  • Linear regression analysis assessed the relationship between gestational age and ADC values.

Main Results:

  • Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) b0 values decreased with gestational age in all examined brain regions.
  • Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) average values increased in frontal and occipital parenchyma but not in basal ganglia.
  • ADC low values showed negative correlation with gestational age in cerebellum and basal ganglia, while ADC high values correlated positively in frontal, occipital, and basal ganglia regions.

Conclusions:

  • Normative ADC values in the fetal brain demonstrate distinct patterns of change throughout gestation.
  • These findings provide a reference for normal fetal brain development assessed by DWI-MRI.
  • Further research is needed to determine the utility of these measurements in fetuses with suspected brain anomalies.