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World J Radiol. Apr 28, 2017; 9(4): 178-190
Published online Apr 28, 2017. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v9.i4.178
Published online Apr 28, 2017. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v9.i4.178
Figure 9 Fetal Myelomeningocele with Chiari II malformation.
Axial (A) and sagittal (B) T2 weighted images of lumbar spine of fetus showing splaying of posterior elements of lumbar vertebrae with herniation of spinal canal contents (black arrow) suggestive of MMC. Axial T2 weighted image of brain (C) shows associated hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus in the setting of MMC in a fetus is considered highly suggestive of Chiari II malformation. MMC: Myelomeningocele.
- Citation: Kumar J, Afsal M, Garg A. Imaging spectrum of spinal dysraphism on magnetic resonance: A pictorial review. World J Radiol 2017; 9(4): 178-190
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8470/full/v9/i4/178.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4329/wjr.v9.i4.178