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Fetal MRI Characteristics of Exencephaly: A Case Report and Literature Review
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-02-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We present the fetal MRI characteristics of exencephaly, a rare malformation of the cranium.
The fetus was initially misdiagnosed as anencephaly at 14 weeks of estimated gestational age (EGA) and later mislabeled as acrania at 20 weeks of EGA by ultrasound.
A confirmatory magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 29 weeks of EGA demonstrated findings consistent with exencephaly, which was confirmed after birth.
To our knowledge, no full fetal MRI characteristics have been described.
We hope to use this case to review the key MRI findings in differentiating exencephaly from other cranial vault defects and to help early diagnosis of exencephaly as the appropriate use of correct nomenclature allows better research while giving parents the most accurate and appropriate counseling.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sharif, Ali& Zhou, Yihua. 2016. Fetal MRI Characteristics of Exencephaly: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Radiology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102626
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sharif, Ali& Zhou, Yihua. Fetal MRI Characteristics of Exencephaly: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Radiology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102626
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sharif, Ali& Zhou, Yihua. Fetal MRI Characteristics of Exencephaly: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Radiology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102626
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1102626