Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging has become a vital clinical diagnostic tool in assessing and diagnosing fetal brain pathologies. Historically, sonography was the sole diagnostic tool for evaluating fetal brain pathology.1 However, fetal MR imaging has become a valuable adjunct to evaluate fetal brain anatomy, and substantial advancements made since its introduction in the late 1980s have made it possible to evaluate fetal anatomical structures and brain development to confirm pathologies that might be undetectable by other prenatal imaging methods.2 Fetal MR imaging is not available widely, and there is a lack of expertise in this type of imaging. Although some components of fetal MR imaging need to be investigated, there is ample research that contributes to its development.3'4 MR imaging applications are noninvasive and provide advanced information on anatomy, function, and pathologies without the use of ionizing radiation. In addition, fetal MR imaging allows the medical team to accurately diagnose brain pathologies to help devise a plan for intervention. MR imaging is a great way to evaluate a variety of different symptoms that people might have, and it has strong imaging capabilities.
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