Prenatal diagnosis of idiopathic neonatal hemochromatosis with MRI.
Intrauterine diagnosis of perinatal hemochromatosis is difficult. Noninvasive detection of hepatic iron deposition is crucial. We report the first case diagnosed intrauterine with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). By visual analysis, if the fetal liver is less intense than maternal or fetal fat signal for T2* gradient echo image, hemochromatosis should be suggested.
Martí-Bonmatí
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Hospital Dr Peset, Valencia, Spain.
Baamonde
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Poyatos
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Monteagudo
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D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006432:Hemochromatosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis