Диагностические возможности пренатальной эхографии в диагностике аномалий разви- тия срединных структур головного мозга во втором триместре беременности

Abstract

Introduction. Тhe application of the volume ultrasound expands opportunities of prenatal diagnosis and increases the detection of brain abnormalities.Objective: to assess diagnostic capabilities of ultrasound in prenatal diagnosis of the cerebral midline structures abnormalities in the second trimester of pregnancy.Materials and methods. 39 women, who had fetuses with cerebral midline structures abnormalities, were included into the study.Results. Abnormal image or absence of the septum pellucidum are informative signs of the cerebral midline structures abnormalities. Agenesis of the corpus callosum always has indirect ultrasound signs.Conclusion. The volume ultrasound improves the multiplane fetal brain assessment, prenatal diagnosis of brain abnormalities.