ventriculomegaly

If the ventriculomegaly is stable, the fetus is carried to term.

Hydrocephalus 2010

The diagnostic distinction can be difficult to make, particularly with ultrasound alone, but is critical because fetal ventriculomegaly from a destructive or maldevelopment process carries a poor prognosis.

Hydrocephalus 2010

Fetal ventriculomegaly is frequently associated with other severe developmental abnormalities, and this combination presents a uniformly dismal outcome.

Hydrocephalus 2010

In cases of ventriculomegaly associated with infections, chromosomal abnormalities and severe CNS and extracranial abnormalities, a poor prognosis may lead a family to end the pregnancy.

Hydrocephalus 2010

The Chiari II malformation accounts for approximately 30 percent of fetuses identified with ventriculomegaly.

Hydrocephalus 2010

It is important to distinguish hydrocephalus from ventricular enlargement or ventriculomegaly, which can also be caused by brain destruction and morphological maldevelopment.

Hydrocephalus 2010

On the other hand, those with mild isolated ventriculomegaly of less than 12 mm have an excellent prognosis.

Hydrocephalus 2010

It is clear that fetal ventriculomegaly with associated abnormalities have a poor outcome.

Hydrocephalus 2010

The finding of fetal ventriculomegaly requires a prompt, thorough evaluation that begins with a concerted effort to rule out additional anomalies.

Hydrocephalus 2010

A lymphatic CSF absorption deficit would appear to play some role (either direct or indirect) in the pathogenesis of ventriculomegaly.

BioMed Central - Latest articles Gurjit Nagra 2010