1) Learn the imaging appearance of the normal fetal lungs and pathologic processes affecting the fetal lungs as depicted on ultrasound and MRI. Discussion will focus on broncho-pulmonary malformations, lung mass mimickers, and other mass lesions. 2) Understand the role of fetal MRI vis a vis ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of fetal chest masses. 3. Correlate prenatal MRI findings with postnatal diagnosis and outcome.
Congenital lung anomalies are most often detected as an incidental finding on prenatal ultrasound. Accurate diagnosis of chest anomalies improves parental counseling regarding prognosis and assists care providers in perinatal management decisions. The roles of ultrasound and MRI in the diagnosis and management of fetal lung anomalies will be discussed. Fetal MRI is evolving as an important complementary tool to ultrasound for depicting the cause and extent of fetal chest anomalies including the spectrum of broncho-pulmonary malformations (congenital pulmonary airway malformation, broncho-pulmonary sequestration, congenital lobar overinflation, and bronchogenic cyst), mass mimickers, and atypical masses. Correlation of prenatal and postnatal imaging of lung anomalies and postnatal outcome will also be reviewed.
Barth, R,
Imaging of Fetal Lung Masses. Radiological Society of North America 2011 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 26 - December 2, 2011 ,Chicago IL.
http://archive.rsna.org/2011/11000205.html
