Three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging of fetal brains.
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.
Schierlitz
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L
Dumanli
H
H
Robinson
J N
JN
Burrows
P E
PE
Schreyer
A G
AG
Kikinis
R
R
Jolesz
F A
FA
Tempany
C M
CM
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