Fetal intrakraniyal kanama: prenatal görüntüleme bulguları ve postnatal klinik sonuçlar

Abstract

Aim: To investigate imaging findings and postnatal clinical features of fetal intracranial hemorrhage.
 Materials and Method: Fetal intracranial hemorrhage cases detected in our institution between 2018 and 2020 by ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging were included. Maternal characteristics, ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging findings, and postnatal outcomes were noted.
 Results: A total of 10 cases with a gestational age of 21-35 weeks at the time of diagnosis were detected. Eight cases had an intraventricular hemorrhage, one case had a cerebellar hemorrhage, and one case had both intraventricular and subdural hemorrhage. An identifiable risk factor was detected in 60% of the cases. While intracranial hemorrhage was diagnosed by ultrasonography in seven cases, in 3 cases it was detected by magnetic resonance imaging that was performed for indications other than intracranial hemorrhage. In two cases pregnancy was terminated, one intrauterine fetal death occurred and seven cases born alive were followed up for at least six months in the postnatal period. Among these, the neurological disorder was observed in 66.6%.
 Conclusion: Fetal magnetic resonance imaging plays an important role in the diagnosis and characterization of intracranial hemorrhage and is complementary to ultrasonography. Hence we recommend using ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging together in its diagnosis.