Magnetic resonance imaging features of the superior cervical ganglion and expected changes after radiation therapy to the head and neck in a long-term follow-up

2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 519-524
Author(s):  
Marco Ravanelli ◽  
Elena Tononcelli ◽  
Michela Leali ◽  
Irene Buffa ◽  
Siu Cheng Loke ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Radiation Therapy ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Superior Cervical Ganglion ◽  
Imaging Features ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Cervical Ganglion ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

School-Age Outcome of Fetuses with Isolated Complete Septum Pellucidum Agenesis at Prenatal Magnetic Resonance Imaging

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Righini ◽  
Giana Izzo ◽  
Chiara Doneda ◽  
Barbara Scelsa ◽  
Cecilia Parazzini
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Septum Pellucidum ◽  
School Age ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Prenatal Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Final Cohort

Abstract Objective To the best of our knowledge, there have not been studies to address the issue of long-term follow-up of patients with prenatal diagnosis of isolated complete septum pellucidum agenesis (SPA). The aim of this study was to acquire information about the school-age outcome of such patients as a resource for counseling parents receiving this prenatal finding. Methods From a large fetal magnetic resonance (MR) database, we selected only those cases with isolated complete SPA as confirmed by two senior pediatric neuroradiologists in consensus; we then gathered information from the parents of those children who had reached the school age. Results None among the 12 cases (mean age at follow-up: 8.7 years, range: 6–13 year) of the resulting final cohort presented visual or stature deficits; only one required special teaching assistance in school. All other 11 children resulted without any notable academic issue. Conclusion Our report may provide information of practical value about the school-age outcome of fetuses detected by prenatal MR imaging to carry isolated complete SPA.

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