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DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1027996
© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York
Pentalogy of Cantrell with Craniorachischisis: MRI and Ultrasonography Findings
Cantrell’sche Pentalogie mit Craniorachischisis: MRT- und UltraschallbefundePublikationsverlauf
received: 31.5.2008
accepted: 27.10.2008
Publikationsdatum:
12. Dezember 2008 (online)
Summary
We report a case of pentalogy of Cantrell associated with craniorachischisis diagnosed in utero using a combination of ultrasonography and MRI. Fetus at 14 weeks of gestation had gastroschisis, ectopia cordis and craniorachischisis. Craniorachischisis is a defect in which the open cranial defect (anencephaly or exencephaly) is continuous with the completely open spine (spinal dysraphism). Sonography clearly demonstrates anencephaly or exencephaly, extensive dysraphism and ectopia cordis in the early weeks of gestation. MRI usually does not provide any additional information about anomalies particularly in the first trimester compared to ultrasonography. In our opinion MRI is not necessary for the diagnosis of pentalogy of Cantrell in the early weeks of gestation.
Dr. Mecit Kantarci
Radiology, Ataturk University
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