Isolated mild fetal ventriculomegaly

Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2004 Jan;89(1):F9-13. doi: 10.1136/fn.89.1.f9.

Abstract

Ventriculomegaly is an excess of fluid in the lateral ventricles within the developing cerebrum. It is usually diagnosed at a routine fetal anomaly scan at 18-22 weeks gestation. Management of the condition and counselling of parents are difficult, as the cause, absolute risk, and degree of resulting handicap cannot be determined with confidence.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Induced
  • Brain Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Diseases / therapy*
  • Cerebral Ventricles* / diagnostic imaging
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Delivery, Obstetric
  • Developmental Disabilities / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Fetal Diseases / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Karyotyping / methods
  • Parents / psychology
  • Postnatal Care / methods
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Care / methods
  • Prognosis
  • Referral and Consultation
  • Ultrasonography