image B sagittal T2
image C axial T2
Fetal MRI showing loss of periventricular white matter , small T2 hyperintensities in periventricular white matter .This case was referred for MRI as suspected holoprosencephaly which is not there. MRI was suggestive of periventricular gliosis , small periventricular cysts (seen in image A) and dilatation of occipital horns. Amniocentesis showed CMV (cytomegalovirus) infection. Patient had spontaneous delivery , new born did not survive.
Below are examples of normal fetal MRI brain for comparison of periventricular white matter.
image D and E.
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image E
Contributed by Dr Krishna Kiran
