Prenatal magnetic resonance imaging of rhombencephalosynapsis and associated brain anomalies: report of 3 cases

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2004 Nov-Dec;28(6):762-5. doi: 10.1097/00004728-200411000-00006.

Abstract

Rhombencephalosynapsis (RES) is a rare congenital abnormality characterized by vermian agenesis and fusion of the cerebellar hemispheres. In the 3 cases reported here, prenatal magnetic resonance imaging clearly depicted cerebellar features characteristic of RES, allowing a definite diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cerebellum / abnormalities*
  • Cerebral Ventricles / abnormalities
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis*
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal