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Authors: Yazbek, S.; Grant, P.E.

Source: Neurographics, Volume 5, Number 5, 1 September 2015, pp. 181-191(11)

Publisher: American Society of Neuroradiology

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3174/ng.5150127

Over the past 2 decades, MR imaging has proved to be an extremely useful adjunctive tool in evaluating the developing fetal brain. We described the importance of being familiar with normal fetal brain anatomy and development for accurate interpretation of fetal brain MR imaging. We then presented a structured approach to reading the study with examples of pathologies. Familiarity with the normal appearance of the brain at different gestational ages reduces the risk of missing subtle abnormalities, for example, polymicrogyria. Evaluation of the ventricles, midline, gyral pattern, signal intensity of the cerebral hemispheres, vessels, spine, and head and neck is essential for a systemic evaluation of fetal brain MR imaging.

Learning Objective: Learn how to read fetal brain MRI in a structured approach and be familiar with normal anatomy.

Keywords: GA = gestational age

Document Type: Research Article

Publication date: 01 September 2015

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  • Neurographics is the peer-reviewed, quarterly educational journal of the American Society of Neuroradiology. The journal includes review articles as well as high-yield case reports that have been solicited from society meetings, including the annual meeting of the ASNR as well as the American Society of Spine Radiology, the American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology, the American Society of Functional Neuroradiology, and the American Society of Head and Neck Radiology meetings. Unsolicited educational review articles and case reports are also accepted for review at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief. Submissions focusing on a pictorial approach to educational objectives are highly encouraged. The journal is open access and available online. CME credit is offered for reading review articles and completing activity evaluations through the ASNR Education Connection website: https://www.pathlms.com/asnr
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