K N Epstein1,2, B M Kline-Fath3,2, B Zhang4,2, C Venkatesan5,2, M Habli6,2,7, D Dowd5,2, U D Nagaraj3,2. 1. From the Departments of Radiology and Medical Imaging (K.N.E., B.M.K.-F., U.D.N.) kepstein@salud.unm.edu. 2. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (K.N.E., B.M.K.-F., B.Z., C.V., M.H., D.D., U.D.N.), Cincinnati, Ohio. 3. From the Departments of Radiology and Medical Imaging (K.N.E., B.M.K.-F., U.D.N.). 4. Biostatistics (B.Z.), Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. 5. Neurology (C.V., D.D.). 6. Maternal Fetal Medicine (M.H.). 7. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (M.H.), Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The evaluation and characterization of germinal matrix hemorrhages have been predominantly described on postnatal head sonography in premature neonates. However, germinal matrix hemorrhages that are seen in premature neonates can be also seen in fetuses of the same postconceptual age and are now more frequently encountered in the era of fetal MR imaging. Our aim was to examine and describe the MR imaging findings of fetuses with intracranial hemorrhage. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective review of diagnostic-quality fetal MRIs showing intracranial hemorrhage from January 2004 to May 2020 was performed. Images were reviewed by 2 radiologists, and imaging characteristics of fetal intracranial hemorrhages were documented. Corresponding postnatal imaging and clinical parameters were reviewed. RESULTS: One hundred seventy-seven fetuses with a mean gestational age of 25.73 (SD, 5.01) weeks were included. Germinal matrix hemorrhage was identified in 60.5% (107/177) and nongerminal matrix hemorrhage in 39.5% (70/177) of patients. Significantly increased ventricular size correlated with higher germinal matrix hemorrhage grade (P < .001). Fetal growth restriction was present in 21.3% (20/94) of our population, and there was no significant correlation with germinal matrix grade or type of intracranial hemorrhage. An increased incidence of neonatal death with grade III germinal matrix hemorrhages (P = .069) compared with other grades was identified; 23.2% (16/69) of the neonates required ventriculoperitoneal shunts, with an increased incidence in the nongerminal matrix hemorrhage group (P = .026). CONCLUSIONS: MR imaging has become a key tool in the diagnosis and characterization of intracranial hemorrhage in the fetus. Appropriate characterization is important for optimizing work-up, therapeutic approach, and prenatal counseling.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The evaluation and characterization of germinal matrix hemorrhages have been predominantly described on postnatal head sonography in premature neonates. However, germinal matrix hemorrhages that are seen in premature neonates can be also seen in fetuses of the same postconceptual age and are now more frequently encountered in the era of fetal MR imaging. Our aim was to examine and describe the MR imaging findings of fetuses with intracranial hemorrhage. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective review of diagnostic-quality fetal MRIs showing intracranial hemorrhage from January 2004 to May 2020 was performed. Images were reviewed by 2 radiologists, and imaging characteristics of fetal intracranial hemorrhages were documented. Corresponding postnatal imaging and clinical parameters were reviewed. RESULTS: One hundred seventy-seven fetuses with a mean gestational age of 25.73 (SD, 5.01) weeks were included. Germinal matrix hemorrhage was identified in 60.5% (107/177) and nongerminal matrix hemorrhage in 39.5% (70/177) of patients. Significantly increased ventricular size correlated with higher germinal matrix hemorrhage grade (P < .001). Fetal growth restriction was present in 21.3% (20/94) of our population, and there was no significant correlation with germinal matrix grade or type of intracranial hemorrhage. An increased incidence of neonatal death with grade III germinal matrix hemorrhages (P = .069) compared with other grades was identified; 23.2% (16/69) of the neonates required ventriculoperitoneal shunts, with an increased incidence in the nongerminal matrix hemorrhage group (P = .026). CONCLUSIONS: MR imaging has become a key tool in the diagnosis and characterization of intracranial hemorrhage in the fetus. Appropriate characterization is important for optimizing work-up, therapeutic approach, and prenatal counseling.
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