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Postgrad Med J 2010;86:42-51 doi:10.1136/pgmj.2009.083543
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Magnetic resonance imaging in fetal medicine: a pictorial review of current and developing indications

  1. M J Weston
  1. Correspondence to Dr M J Weston, Ultrasound Department, St James's University Hospital, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK; Michael.weston{at}leedsth.nhs.uk
  • Received 12 June 2009
  • Accepted 15 August 2009

Abstract

Improvements in magnetic resonance (MR) imaging now permit diagnostic images of the fetus to be obtained. Ultrasound remains vital in all aspects of fetal imaging but MR provides a useful second line imaging test. Its value is best researched in fetal central nervous system disorders but it can be applied in other areas too. This pictorial review shows many of the commonly encountered problems. The pictures have a powerful impact on parental understanding. Future research must involve determination of the prognosis of abnormalities found at MR.

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  • Competing interests None declared.

  • Patient consent Not required.

  • Provenance and peer review Commissioned; externally peer reviewed.

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