N Hahner1, O M Benkarim2, M Aertsen3, M Perez-Cruz1, G Piella2, G Sanroma2, N Bargallo4,5, J Deprest6,7, M A Gonzalez Ballester2,8, E Gratacos9,10, E Eixarch1,10. 1. From the Fetal i+D Fetal Medicine Research Center (N.H., M.P.-C., E.G., E.E.), BCNatal-Barcelona Center for Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine (Hospital Clínic and Hospital Sant Joan de Déu), Institut Clínic de Ginecologia, Obstetricia i Neonatologia, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. 2. BCN MedTech (O.M.B., G.P., G.S., M.A.G.B.), Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain. 3. Departments of Radiology (M.A.). 4. Magnetic Resonance Image Core Facility (N.B.), Institut d'Investigacions Biomediques August Pi i Sunyer, Barcelona, Spain. 5. Department of Radiology (N.B.), Centre de Diagnòstic per la Imatge, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain. 6. Obstetrics (J.D.), UZ Leuven, Leuven, Belgium. 7. Institute for Women's Health (J.D.), University College London, London, UK. 8. ICREA (M.A.G.B.), Barcelona, Spain. 9. From the Fetal i+D Fetal Medicine Research Center (N.H., M.P.-C., E.G., E.E.), BCNatal-Barcelona Center for Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine (Hospital Clínic and Hospital Sant Joan de Déu), Institut Clínic de Ginecologia, Obstetricia i Neonatologia, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain gratacos@clinic.cat. 10. Centre for Biomedical Research on Rare Diseases (E.G., E.E.), Barcelona, Spain.
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Fetuses with isolated nonsevere ventriculomegaly (INSVM) are at risk of presenting neurodevelopmental delay. However, the currently used clinical parameters are insufficient to select cases with high risk and determine whether subtle changes in brain development are present and might be a risk factor. The aim of this study was to perform a comprehensive evaluation of cortical development in INSVM by magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and assess its association with neonatal neurobehavior. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-two INSVM fetuses and 29 healthy controls between 26-28 weeks of gestation were evaluated using MR imaging. We compared sulci and fissure depth, cortical maturation grading of specific areas and sulci and volumes of different brain regions obtained from 3D brain reconstruction of cases and controls. Neonatal outcome was assessed by using the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale at a mean of 4 ± 2 weeks after birth. RESULTS: Fetuses with INSVM showed less profound and underdeveloped sulcation, including the Sylvian fissure (mean depth: controls 16.8 ± 1.9 mm, versus INSVM 16.0 ± 1.6 mm; P = .01), and reduced global cortical grading (mean score: controls 42.9 ± 10.2 mm, versus INSVM: 37.8 ± 9.9 mm; P = .01). Fetuses with isolated nonsevere ventriculomegaly showed a mean global increase of gray matter volume (controls, 276.8 ± 46.0 ×10 mm3, versus INSVM 277.5 ± 49.3 ×10 mm3, P = .01), but decreased mean cortical volume in the frontal lobe (left: controls, 53.2 ± 8.8 ×10 mm3, versus INSVM 52.4 ± 5.4 ×10 mm3; P = < .01). Sulcal depth and brain volumes were significantly associated with the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale severity (P = .005, Nagelkerke R2 = 0.732). CONCLUSIONS: INSVM fetuses showed differences in cortical development, including regions far from the lateral ventricles, that are associated with neonatal neurobehavior. These results suggest the possible use of these parameters to identify cases at higher risk of altered neurodevelopment.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Fetuses with isolated nonsevere ventriculomegaly (INSVM) are at risk of presenting neurodevelopmental delay. However, the currently used clinical parameters are insufficient to select cases with high risk and determine whether subtle changes in brain development are present and might be a risk factor. The aim of this study was to perform a comprehensive evaluation of cortical development in INSVM by magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and assess its association with neonatal neurobehavior. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-two INSVM fetuses and 29 healthy controls between 26-28 weeks of gestation were evaluated using MR imaging. We compared sulci and fissure depth, cortical maturation grading of specific areas and sulci and volumes of different brain regions obtained from 3D brain reconstruction of cases and controls. Neonatal outcome was assessed by using the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale at a mean of 4 ± 2 weeks after birth. RESULTS: Fetuses with INSVM showed less profound and underdeveloped sulcation, including the Sylvian fissure (mean depth: controls 16.8 ± 1.9 mm, versus INSVM 16.0 ± 1.6 mm; P = .01), and reduced global cortical grading (mean score: controls 42.9 ± 10.2 mm, versus INSVM: 37.8 ± 9.9 mm; P = .01). Fetuses with isolated nonsevere ventriculomegaly showed a mean global increase of gray matter volume (controls, 276.8 ± 46.0 ×10 mm3, versus INSVM 277.5 ± 49.3 ×10 mm3, P = .01), but decreased mean cortical volume in the frontal lobe (left: controls, 53.2 ± 8.8 ×10 mm3, versus INSVM 52.4 ± 5.4 ×10 mm3; P = < .01). Sulcal depth and brain volumes were significantly associated with the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale severity (P = .005, Nagelkerke R2 = 0.732). CONCLUSIONS: INSVM fetuses showed differences in cortical development, including regions far from the lateral ventricles, that are associated with neonatal neurobehavior. These results suggest the possible use of these parameters to identify cases at higher risk of altered neurodevelopment.
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