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The role of MRI in the prenatal diagnosis and classification of fetal microtia

  • By

  • Xiaodan Zhang

  • Weizeng Zheng

  • Yan Feng

  • Na Yu

  • Jiale Qin

  • Kui Li

  • Guohui Yan

  • Yu Zou

  • Baohua Li

  • June 14, 2023

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    Fetal microtia is a congenital anomaly with an incidence of 0.83–17.4 per 10,000 births and is often associated with genetic conditions.

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    Early diagnosis of fetal microtia is crucial for identifying concurrent malformations and addressing potential conductive hearing loss.

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    Ultrasound is the primary method for diagnosing microtia, but its effectiveness decreases after 36 weeks of gestation.

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    MRI provides superior imaging capabilities for assessing ear morphology and external auditory canal status, enhancing prenatal diagnosis.

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    The study aims to evaluate the role of MRI in classifying fetal microtia and determining external auditory canal status for better management.

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The role of MRI in the prenatal diagnosis and classification of fetal microtia

  • by Xiaodan Zhang, Weizeng Zheng, Yan Feng, Na Yu, Jiale Qin, Kui Li, Guohui Yan, Yu Zou, Baohua Li

  • June 14, 2023

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