Prenatal diagnosis of microcephaly through combined MRI and ultrasonography: Analysis of a case series.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Intrauterine microcephaly is a complex and lifelong condition that poses significant ethical challenges for clinicians and parents. The prognosis of microcephaly is highly variable and depends on the underlying cause and severity. In addition, microcephaly is often associated with various comorbidities, including intellectual disability, developmental delay, and epilepsy. Ultrasonography (US) is currently the most commonly used imaging modality for detecting microcephaly in the second trimester of pregnancy. However, antenatal brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly being used as a more sensitive tool to identify structural abnormalities that may suggest a specific diagnosis. In this study, we report a case series of microcephaly diagnosed through the co

SUBMITTER: Pei SP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10727632 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature