A Spectrum of Rare Fetal Pathologies : Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Diffusion-weighted images with apparent diffusion coefficient values

Arzu TURAN; Fatma Beyazal Celiker; Gulsah Bal?k; Ulku Mete Ural

Volume : VIII, Issue : I, January - 2019

A Spectrum of Rare Fetal Pathologies : Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Diffusion-weighted images with apparent diffusion coefficient values

Arzu Turan, Fatma Beyazal Celiker, Gulsah Bal K, Ulku Mete Ural

Abstract :

Introduction: Familiarity and experience of radiologists and clinicians on fetal MRI are limited. We shared fetal MRI and DWI findings of rare pathologies during prenatal period. It is obvious that shå rare case findings through fetal MRI would contribute to experiences of the radiologists. Methods: Totally 17 fetal MRIs which were taken within the last 1 year in our hospital were reviewed retrospectively. In the fetal MRI, T2 and T1–weighted seqences were taken and DWI was obtained, apparent diffusion coefficient was calculated. Results: Fetal MRIs were reviewed retrospectively. Among seventeen MRIs, the fetuses with giant chondroma originated from the fetal foot, intracranial huge cystic mass, segmental MCDK, UCDK concomitant to anal atresia, suspicious partial palate cleft and hepatic cyst were selected; and image characteristics and signal features on T2– and T1–weighted series; aparent diffusion coefficient values of the lesions were calculated. Discussion: A fetal MRI which is performed properly and interpreted by experienced radiologists contributes to the diagnosis and serves as a guide for treatment, birth planing and consultancy. DWI provides a great contribution to differential diagnosis of rare prenatal pathologies, especially differentiation of malign and benign formations.