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Fetal MRI of the Head and Neck

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Pediatric Neuroradiology

Abstract

MRI is accurate in detecting and evaluating fetal abnormalities in addition to ultrasound. The knowledge of current technical parameters of the MRI examination and normal anatomy of the region is essential.

Understanding the spectrum of appearances of the various head and neck malformations and masses at MRI improves the diagnostic yield, enables to understand the pathological process, and facilitates antenatal and postnatal care.

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  1. Service d’Imagerie Médicale, Hôpital Nord, Chemin des Bourrelly, 13015, Cedex, Marseille, France

    Stephanie Coze

  2. Service de Neuroradiologie, Hôpital la Timone, APHM, 264 rue Saint Pierre, 13385, Cedex 05, Marseille, France

    Nadine Girard

  3. UMR CNRS 7339, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France

    Nadine Girard

  4. Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1800 Orleans Street, Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children’s Center, Sheikh Zayed Tower, Room 4174, Baltimore, MD, 21287-0842, USA

    Thierry A. G. M Huisman

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Coze, S., Girard, N., Huisman, T.A.G.M. (2017). Fetal MRI of the Head and Neck. In: Rossi, A. (eds) Pediatric Neuroradiology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-46258-4_69-1

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