Abstract
Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in combination with 3D-tractography reconstructions allows studying the neuro-architecture of complex brain malformations in vivo. Prenatal, in utero DTI has been limited by long acquisition times, poor signal to noise ratio and multiple artifacts. Recent developments in hard- and software allow collection of high quality DTI data sets in utero. We report on the DTI and tractography data of a fetus with a corpus callosum agenesis. Our case shows that nowadays the neuro-architecture of the fetal brain can be studied in excellent detail. Prenatal DTI and tractography may help to improve our understanding of complex brain malformations.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 122-123 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Neuropediatrics |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 28 2011 |
Keywords
- corpus callosum agenesis
- diffusion tensor imaging
- fetal MRI
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Clinical Neurology