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This article discusses the feasibility of using fetal cardiac MRI as a prenatal evaluation tool for congenital heart defects (CHD) compared to ultrasound. The study evaluated 21 singleton pregnancies, including 12 fetuses with CHD and 9 healthy control fetuses. Fetal cardiac MRI was found to be feasible in 91% of cases, with good agreement between MRI findings and ultrasound diagnosis. The study suggests that with improvements in techniques and experience, MRI could become an essential part of prenatal management for CHD. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the use of fetal cardiac MRI as an alternative method for imaging the fetal heart during pregnancy. The authors highlight the challenges of using MRI for this purpose and the recent advancements that have made it possible. The study provides a standardized protocol for conducting fetal cardiac MRI, including the use of specific sequences and orientations. The authors emphasize the importance of a standardized protocol to ensure comparability between imaging modalities and centers, and to accurately evaluate the morphology and function of the fetal heart. [Extracted from the article]

We present the case of a 31-year-old, neurologically unremarkable woman who underwent fetal MRI for evaluation of suspected corpus callosum agenesis at 23+0 gestational weeks (GW). On fetal MRI, the corpus callosum appeared thin, but all portions could be clearly delineated (Fig. 1A). However, T2-weighted images revealed subependymal heterotopia and a megacisterna magna (Fig. 1B). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

P11.08: MR-spectroscopy as a potential prognostic tool in the assessment of white matter abnormalities in cytomegalovirus infections Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most frequent congenital viral infection. This study aims to use spectroscopy in patients with CMV-infection and white matter abnormalities of the fetal brain in the third trimester. [Extracted from the article]

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most frequent congenital virus infection worldwide. The objective was to retrospectively examine fetal-MRIs for cerebral and extracerebral findings in cases of maternal primary CMV infection during pregnancy. In the course of a FIRS associated with CMV extracerebral findings are very common, in fetuses with maternal primary CMV infection during pregnancy, and could potentially be used as an MR biomarker for this disease, initiating further monitoring of fetal and postnatal brain development in these cases. [Extracted from the article]

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most frequent congenital viral infection worldwide. In this study, we aimed to review placental findings in fetal-MRI of cases with confirmed maternal CMV-infection during pregnancy. [Extracted from the article]