Complementary Roles of Sonography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Assessment of Fetal Urinary Tract Anomalies

2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 ◽  
pp. 3-5
Author(s):  
L.A. Papile
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Urinary Tract Anomalies

scholarly journals Applicability of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Assessment of Fetal Urinary Tract Malformations

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatiana Mendonça Fazecas ◽  
Edward Araujo Júnior ◽  
Heron Werner ◽  
Pedro Daltro ◽  
Alberto Borges Peixoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Surface Coil ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Urinary Tract Malformations ◽  
Weighted Sequences ◽  
Urinary Tract Anomalies

Objective To assess the applicability of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to complement ultrasound in the diagnosis of fetal urinary tract anomalies. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study that included 41 women between 19 weeks and 37 weeks and 6 days of gestation carrying fetuses with malformations of the urinary tract which were initially diagnosed by ultrasound and then referred for MRI. In all cases, the diagnosis was confirmed after birth either through imaging or autopsy. A surface coil was positioned over the abdomen and T2-weighted sequences were obtained in the axial, coronal, and sagittal planes; T1 in at least one plane; and three-dimensional (3-D) TRUFI in fetuses with dilatation of the urinary tract. Results Mean gestational age at the time of MRI examination was 28.21 weeks. The rapid T2 sequences allowed all the anomalies of the fetal urinary tract to be assessed, whereas 3-D TRUFI sequencing proved very useful in evaluating anomalies involving dilatation of the urinary tract. The signs of pulmonary hypoplasia characterized by hypointense signal in the T2-weighted sequences were identified in 13 of the 41 fetuses. Conclusion MRI confirmed and added information to the ultrasound regarding fetal urinary tract anomalies, as well as information related to the other associated malformations, their progress in the prenatal period, and possible postnatal prognosis.

Complementary Roles of Sonography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Assessment of Fetal Urinary Tract Anomalies

2008 ◽  
Vol 27 (11) ◽  
pp. 1563-1569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karine Barseghyan ◽  
Hollie A. Jackson ◽  
Ramen Chmait ◽  
Roger E. De Filippo ◽  
David A. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Urinary Tract Anomalies

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Urinary Tract in the Fetal and Pediatric Population

2007 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 153-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Alicia Morales Ramos ◽  
Pedro A.B. Albuquerque ◽  
Lucia Carpineta ◽  
Ricardo Faingold
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Resonance Imaging

scholarly journals Inguinal ureter herniation evaluated with magnetic resonance imaging: a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matteo Renzulli ◽  
Guido Marzocchi ◽  
Giulio Vara ◽  
Beniamino Corcioni ◽  
Anna Maria Ierardi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Inguinal Canal ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Intravenous Contrast ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Full Study ◽  
First Time

Abstract Background The herniation of the ureter into the inguinal canal is a rare condition, but probably underreported. Acquired nephroptosis could cause herniation of the ureter and, therefore, when diagnosed, a full study of the urinary tract should be performed especially in patients with inguinal hernia. Case presentation We present the case of an 86-year-old white man with a herniated ureter likely caused by acquired nephroptosis presenting with acute urinary retention, documented with magnetic resonance imaging for the first time. Conclusions The Fast Imaging Employing Steady State Acquisition sequence on magnetic resonance imaging, for many reasons, could allow correct evaluation of the urinary tract, especially in cases of renal dysfunction that contraindicate the use of intravenous contrast agents.

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