[Value of MR imaging of the fetal kidney].
Sonography is the imaging modality of choice for initial evaluation of the fetus. However, the role of MR imaging for fetal evaluation is expanding. Based on a review of seven cases, the role of MRI to further characterize renal abnormalities detected at US, especially hyperechoic kidneys, is demonstrated.
Domenech-Fontenel
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Service d'imagerie pédiatrique, Hôpital des Enfants, Toulouse, France.
Baunin
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Domenech
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Sarramon
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Guitard
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Rolland
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Bouissou
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Railhac
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D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities*; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000592:standards*; D018579:Patient Selection; D011247:Pregnancy; D011263:Pregnancy Trimester, Third; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D012189:Retrospective Studies