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The value of fetal MRI (fMRI) compared to ultrasound in the prenatal detection of CNS abnormalities and impact on counseling were determined in 25 pregnant women examined at University of Dusseldorf, Germany.

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  • COMMENT. fetal MRI (fMRI) is superior to fetal ultrasound in detection of congenital CNS abnormalities

  • The value of fetal MRI compared to ultrasound in the prenatal detection of CNS abnormalities and impact on counseling were determined in 25 pregnant women examined at University of Dusseldorf, Germany

  • Diagnoses were completely revised by fMRI in 4 cases

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COMMENT. fMRI is superior to fetal ultrasound in detection of congenital CNS abnormalities. FETAL MRI IN PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS OF CNS ABNORMALITIES The value of fetal MRI (fMRI) compared to ultrasound in the prenatal detection of CNS abnormalities and impact on counseling were determined in 25 pregnant women examined at University of Dusseldorf, Germany. Examination time was 27 to 51 minutes (41.8+/-6.1 min). Results were correlated with postnatal MRI, ultrasound and clinical followup.

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