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Abstract Ultrasound diagnosis of posterior fossa malformations in the prenatal period is a challenge, having major implications for the counseling and follow-up of pregnant women. The purpose of this study was to review aspects of the ultrasound evaluation of the fetal posterior fossa, as well as to describe the most relevant ultrasound findings of the main posterior fossa malformations that can affect the fetus in the prenatal period.
Resumo O diagnóstico ultrassonográfico das malformações da fossa posterior no período pré-natal é um desafio, com importantes implicações no aconselhamento e acompanhamento dessas gestações. O objetivo deste estudo é revisar aspectos da avaliação ultrassonográfica da fossa posterior do feto e descrever os principais achados ultrassonográficos das principais malformações da fossa posterior que podem acometer o feto no período pré-natal.
RESUMO
Ultrasound diagnosis of posterior fossa malformations in the prenatal period is a challenge, having major implications for the counseling and follow-up of pregnant women. The purpose of this study was to review aspects of the ultrasound evaluation of the fetal posterior fossa, as well as to describe the most relevant ultrasound findings of the main posterior fossa malformations that can affect the fetus in the prenatal period.
