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Fetal Cerebral Ventriculomegaly: A Narrative Review and Practical Recommendations for Pediatric Neurologists

Sonika Agarwal1, Charu Venkatesan2, Brigitte Vollmer3

  • 1Division of Neurology & Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Division of Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Pediatric Neurology
|May 18, 2024
PubMed

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Fetal cerebral ventriculomegaly, a common prenatal neurological condition, requires accurate diagnosis and counseling. This review offers guidance on prognosis, postnatal care, and neurodevelopmental outcomes for infants.

Area of Science:

  • Fetal Neurology
  • Prenatal Diagnosis
  • Neurodevelopmental Outcomes

Background:

  • Fetal cerebral ventriculomegaly is a frequent prenatal neurological disorder detected via neuroimaging.
  • Accurate diagnosis and prenatal counseling on prognosis and postnatal care present significant challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on fetal cerebral ventriculomegaly.
  • To discuss postnatal management and neurodevelopmental outcomes.
  • To provide practice recommendations for pediatric neurologists.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of existing literature on fetal cerebral ventriculomegaly.

Main Results:

  • Literature synthesis on diagnosis, prognosis, and postnatal care.
  • Identification of key factors influencing neurodevelopmental outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Evidence-based recommendations for pediatric neurologists managing fetal cerebral ventriculomegaly.
  • Emphasis on integrated prenatal and postnatal care strategies.

Keywords:
Child developmentFetal brainFetal brain MRIFetal cerebral ventriculomegalyFetal neurologyFetal ventriculomegalyHydrocephalusNeurodevelopment

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