title: The fundamentals of fetal MR imaging: Part 1.
abstract: Congenital malformations detected in any fetal system using ultrasound may be further evaluated with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to improve counseling, to plan deliveries appropriately, and sometimes to enable fetal interventions. In this first half of a 2-part review, the history and safety factors regarding fetal MRI, as well as the practical aspects of image acquisition, are discussed. In addition, as central nervous system anomalies are most commonly and best evaluated using fetal MRI, challenging central nervous system anomalies, such as fetal ventriculomegaly, posterior anomalies, and neural tube defects, detected using prenatal ultrasound are also reviewed with a focus on the fundamental implications of these diagnoses.
authors: Department of Radiology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA.
authors: Matthew R
authors: MR
authors: Plunk
authors: Department of Radiology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA; Department of Radiology, Seattle Children׳s Hospital, Seattle, WA. Electronic address: teresa.chapman@seattlechildrens.org.
authors: Teresa
authors: T
authors: Chapman
mesh_terms: D038524:Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D005865:Gestational Age; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D002538:Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000196:embryology; D009421:Nervous System Malformations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000196:embryology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity