Ece B, Aydın S, Kantarci M. Antenatal imaging: A pictorial review. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10(35): 12854-12874 [PMID: 36569012 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i35.12854]
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Bunyamin Ece, MD, Assistant Professor, Doctor, Department of Radiology, Kastamonu University, Kuzeykent 57, Alay Street No. 4 Kastamonu 37150, Turkey. bunyaminece@hotmail.com
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
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World J Clin Cases. Dec 16, 2022; 10(35): 12854-12874 Published online Dec 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i35.12854
Antenatal imaging: A pictorial review
Bunyamin Ece, Sonay Aydın, Mecit Kantarci
Bunyamin Ece, Department of Radiology, Kastamonu University, Kastamonu 37150, Turkey
Sonay Aydın, Mecit Kantarci, Department of Radiology, Erzincan University, Erzincan 24142, Turkey
Author contributions: Ece B, Aydın S, and Kantarcı M designed the article together; Ece B wrote the manuscript; Aydın S and Kantarcı M reviewed, corrected, and contributed to the manuscript; all authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
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Corresponding author: Bunyamin Ece, MD, Assistant Professor, Doctor, Department of Radiology, Kastamonu University, Kuzeykent 57, Alay Street No. 4 Kastamonu 37150, Turkey. bunyaminece@hotmail.com
Received: August 28, 2022 Peer-review started: August 28, 2022 First decision: October 12, 2022 Revised: October 17, 2022 Accepted: November 28, 2022 Article in press: November 28, 2022 Published online: December 16, 2022 Processing time: 107 Days and 16.6 Hours
Abstract
Today, in parallel with the use of imaging modalities increases in all fields, the use of imaging methods in pregnant women is increasing. Imaging has become an integral component of routine pregnancy follow-up. Imaging provides parents with an early opportunity to learn about the current situation, including prenatal detection of anomalies or diseases, etiology, prognosis, and the availability of prenatal or postnatal treatments. Various imaging modalities, especially ultrasonography, are frequently used for imaging both maternal and fetal imaging. The goal of this review was to address imaging modalities in terms of usefulness and safety, as well as to provide demonstrative examples for disorders. And this review provides current information on selecting a safe imaging modality to evaluate the pregnant and the fetus, the safety of contrast medium use, and summarizes major pathological situations with demonstrative sonographic images to assist radiologists and obstetricians in everyday practice.
Core Tip: Today, in parallel with the use of imaging modalities increases in all fields, the use of imaging methods in pregnant women is increasing. Imaging has become an integral component of routine pregnancy follow-up. Various imaging modalities, especially ultrasonography, are frequently used for imaging both maternal and fetal imaging. The current study provides current information on selecting a safe imaging modality to evaluate the pregnant and the fetus, the safety of contrast medium use, and summarizes major pathological situations with demonstrative sonographic images to assist radiologists and obstetricians in everyday practice.
