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In utero fetal cerebral intraparenchymal ischemia diagnosed by nuclear magnetic resonance
Author(s) -
Sibony O.,
Stempfle N.,
Luton D.,
Oury J F,
Blot P H
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
developmental medicine and child neurology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.658
H-Index - 143
eISSN - 1469-8749
pISSN - 0012-1622
DOI - 10.1111/j.1469-8749.1998.tb15372.x
Subject(s) - medicine , in utero , magnetic resonance imaging , ischemia , fetus , asphyxia , radiology , pregnancy , obstetrics , cardiology , biology , genetics
Fetal brain damage can have many causes, the most common being possibly asphyxia which is often associated with intrauterine growth retardation. Early recognition of cerebral lesions is important in guiding obstetrical management. A case of antenatal cerebral intraparenchymal ischemia diagnosed by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) earlier than cerebral ultrasound examination is reported. This case report indicates that NMR may be a useful tool for the early detection of cerebral impairment in severe fetal growth retardation.