title: Three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging of fetal brains.
abstract: We assessed ten prenatal magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) scans for fetal brain anomalies, and identified eight that were suitable for post-processing. Anatomical abnormalities were assessed on three-dimensional (3D) models and compared with two-dimensional (2D) imaging. We calculated the volumes of the intracranial ventricles and of a periventricular haemorrhage. In three cases, additional clinical information was obtained. 3D modelling of the brain in-utero is possible and can be used to plan treatment.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Schierlitz
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Dumanli
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Robinson
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Burrows
authors.forename: A G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Schreyer
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kikinis
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Jolesz
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Tempany
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000196:embryology*; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis