Magnetic Resonance Imaging Following Suspicion for Fetal Brain Anomalies

Fetal MR imaging provides a useful adjunct in the evaluation of anomalies of the fetal brain noted on ultrasound. The higher resolution of fetal MR imaging allows for improved assessment of cortical malformations and other anomalies. The use of fetal MR imaging is relatively new, however, and understanding of the imaging findings continues to evolve. In addition, the improvement of newer techniques, such as diffusion weighted MR imaging, should lead to improved understanding of the developing fetal brain and the impact of ischemic, infectious, and developmental insults.