Prenatal MRI for the diagnosis of foetal pial arteriovenous fistula: a case report and literature review.

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    • Subject Terms:
      FOCAL cortical dysplasia; MULTIPLE organ failure; CRANIAL sinuses; MAGNETIC resonance imaging; VENA cava superior; ARTERIOVENOUS fistula
    • Abstract:
      This article, published in the Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, presents a case report and literature review on the use of prenatal MRI for the diagnosis of foetal pial arteriovenous fistula (PAVF). PAVFs are a rare abnormality that can lead to haemorrhage, ischaemia, and abnormal brain development in the foetus. The case report describes the diagnosis of a PAVF in a 28-year-old pregnant woman using prenatal ultrasound and MRI, and the subsequent confirmation of the diagnosis through autopsy. The article highlights the potential of foetal MRI in providing high-resolution images for the diagnosis and assessment of PAVFs, but acknowledges the limitations in treatment options and prognostic assessment. [Extracted from the article]
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