Prenatal magnetic resonance imaging of rhombencephalosynapsis and associated brain anomalies: report of 3 cases.
Rhombencephalosynapsis (RES) is a rare congenital abnormality characterized by vermian agenesis and fusion of the cerebellar hemispheres. In the 3 cases reported here, prenatal magnetic resonance imaging clearly depicted cerebellar features characteristic of RES, allowing a definite diagnosis.
Napolitano
Marcello
M
Department of Radiology and Neuroradiology, Childrens Hospital V. Buzzi, Istituti Clinici di Perfezionamento, Milan, Italy. neurorad@icp.mi.it
Righini
Andrea
A
Zirpoli
Salvatore
S
Rustico
Mariangela
M
Nicolini
Umberto
U
Triulzi
Fabio
F
D000328:Adult; D002531:Cerebellum / Q000002:abnormalities*; D002552:Cerebral Ventricles / Q000002:abnormalities; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal