A large choroid plexus cyst diagnosed with magnetic resonance imaging in utero: a case report.
The incidence of choroid plexus cysts represents approximately 1% of fetal anomalies. We describe a case in which fetal ultrasonography and fetal magnetic resonance scans were used to identify a large choroid cyst in a fetus without the use of a diagnostic amniocentesis to detect aneuploidy. After birth, the child underwent surgery. In conclusion, the nature of prenatal intracranial cysts should be fully evaluated and differentiated between choroid plexus cysts and other types of cysts. We believe that a detailed evaluation of detected cysts and other structural brain abnormalities are essential. Prenatal magnetic resonance scans clearly can decrease the need for risky procedures, such as an amniocentesis, in the evaluation of antenatal choroid plexus cysts.
Sasani
Mehdi
M
Neurosurgery Department, American Hospital, Guzelbahce Sk. No: 20, 34365 Nisantasi – Istanbul, Turkey. sasanim@gmail.com
Afsharian
Ruya
R
Sasani
Hadi
H
Oktenoglu
Tunc
T
Ozer
Ali Fahir
AF
Sarman
Kemal
K