Evaluation of Fetuses with Intrauterine Hydrocephaly with Diffusion-Weighted Imaging

Objective: Hydrocephaly is an important factor for neurological development. Microstructural changes of cerebral tissue are detected in diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), and abnormal brain development can be early. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate fetuses with hydrocephaly by magnetic resonance (MRI). Method: our nineteen twenty-two without any pathology were analyzed retrospectively. Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) fetal frontal, parietal, temporal white matter, cerebellar hemisphere pons measured. Case control groups compared statistically. Results: When the individuals study terms trimester, no significant difference found (p>0.05). parietal matter ADC values both compared, between (p<0.05). Individuals group also had lower values. cerebellum Conclusions: one most common congenital anomalies. Increased cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure causes parenchymal compression, thus reducing perfusion ischemia. As a result ischemia, lactate concentration increases transfers into cell. Then, restriction decrease occur. Measurement gives information about provide early recognition problems that may occur postnatal period.