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Congenital Aqueductal Stenosis: Findings at Fetal MRI That Accurately Predict a Postnatal Diagnosis.

K J Heaphy-HenaultCarolina V A GuimaraesAmy R Mehollin-RayChristopher I CassadyWei ZhangNilesh K DesaiMichael J Paldino
Published in: AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology (2018)
Our study identified specific characteristics on fetal MR imaging that can be used as predictors of the diagnosis of congenital aqueductal stenosis. Most of these findings are secondary to the obstructive nature of the resulting hydrocephalus. Common associated malformations such as rhombencephalosynapsis and dystroglycanopathies should also increase the suspicion of congenital aqueductal stenosis when present with ventriculomegaly.
Keyphrases
  • contrast enhanced
  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • preterm infants
  • subarachnoid hemorrhage
  • magnetic resonance
  • cerebrospinal fluid
  • brain injury