Isolated mild fetal ventriculomegaly.
Ventriculomegaly is an excess of fluid in the lateral ventricles within the developing cerebrum. It is usually diagnosed at a routine fetal anomaly scan at 18-22 weeks gestation. Management of the condition and counselling of parents are difficult, as the cause, absolute risk, and degree of resulting handicap cannot be determined with confidence.
Wyldes
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Princess of Wales Maternity Unit, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham, UK.
Watkinson
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D000028:Abortion, Induced; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D002552:Cerebral Ventricles / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007621:Karyotyping / Q000379:methods; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology; D011181:Postnatal Care / Q000379:methods; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000379:methods; D011379:Prognosis; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D014463:Ultrasonography