Congenital Intracranial Tumors: Prenatal Diagnosis by Fetal Magnetic Resonance Imaging
ABSTRACT Fetal intracranial tumors are rare, accounting for approximately 0.5%–1.9% of all pediatric tumors, though the true incidence may be underestimated. These tumors often present with distinct histopathological features, imaging characteristics, and clinical behavior compared to their postnata...
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| description | ABSTRACT Fetal intracranial tumors are rare, accounting for approximately 0.5%–1.9% of all pediatric tumors, though the true incidence may be underestimated. These tumors often present with distinct histopathological features, imaging characteristics, and clinical behavior compared to their postnatal counterparts. This review summarizes the current understanding of the prenatal diagnosis and characterization of fetal brain tumors, with a particular focus on the role of fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We discuss the advantages of advanced MR sequences in enhancing lesion detection and anatomical delineation following suspicious findings on obstetric ultrasound. Common tumor types encountered in utero—including teratomas, astrocytomas, medulloblastomas, choroid plexus papillomas, and craniopharyngiomas—are reviewed in terms of imaging features, differential diagnosis, and clinical implications. Furthermore, the review addresses the diagnostic challenges, prognostic considerations, and the potential role of fetal MRI in guiding perinatal management and parental counseling. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e4d8aeaef9e7466da58fdded3df7debd2025-08-20T03:29:27ZengWileyiRADIOLOGY2834-28602834-28792025-06-013320320810.1002/ird3.70018Congenital Intracranial Tumors: Prenatal Diagnosis by Fetal Magnetic Resonance ImagingJing‐Ya Ren0Hui Ji1Ming Zhu2Su‐Zhen Dong3Department of Radiology Shanghai Children's Medical Center School of Medicine Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai ChinaCenter for MR Research University Children's Hospital Zurich University of Zurich Zurich SwitzerlandDepartment of Radiology Shanghai Children's Medical Center School of Medicine Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai ChinaDepartment of Radiology Shanghai Children's Medical Center School of Medicine Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai ChinaABSTRACT Fetal intracranial tumors are rare, accounting for approximately 0.5%–1.9% of all pediatric tumors, though the true incidence may be underestimated. These tumors often present with distinct histopathological features, imaging characteristics, and clinical behavior compared to their postnatal counterparts. This review summarizes the current understanding of the prenatal diagnosis and characterization of fetal brain tumors, with a particular focus on the role of fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We discuss the advantages of advanced MR sequences in enhancing lesion detection and anatomical delineation following suspicious findings on obstetric ultrasound. Common tumor types encountered in utero—including teratomas, astrocytomas, medulloblastomas, choroid plexus papillomas, and craniopharyngiomas—are reviewed in terms of imaging features, differential diagnosis, and clinical implications. Furthermore, the review addresses the diagnostic challenges, prognostic considerations, and the potential role of fetal MRI in guiding perinatal management and parental counseling.https://doi.org/10.1002/ird3.70018braincongenitalfetusmagnetic resonance imagingtumor |
| spellingShingle | Jing‐Ya Ren Hui Ji Ming Zhu Su‐Zhen Dong Congenital Intracranial Tumors: Prenatal Diagnosis by Fetal Magnetic Resonance Imaging iRADIOLOGY brain congenital fetus magnetic resonance imaging tumor |
| title | Congenital Intracranial Tumors: Prenatal Diagnosis by Fetal Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| title_full | Congenital Intracranial Tumors: Prenatal Diagnosis by Fetal Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| title_fullStr | Congenital Intracranial Tumors: Prenatal Diagnosis by Fetal Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| title_full_unstemmed | Congenital Intracranial Tumors: Prenatal Diagnosis by Fetal Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| title_short | Congenital Intracranial Tumors: Prenatal Diagnosis by Fetal Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| title_sort | congenital intracranial tumors prenatal diagnosis by fetal magnetic resonance imaging |
| topic | brain congenital fetus magnetic resonance imaging tumor |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/ird3.70018 |
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