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- The study aimed to investigate changes in choroid plexus volume (CPV) in fetuses with isolated ventriculomegaly (VM) using neuro-ultrasound, comparing it with normal fetuses.
- Researchers monitored 218 normal fetuses and 114 fetuses with isolated VM, finding that CPV decreased as the severity of VM increased, with varying CPV outcomes in mild cases.
- The findings suggest that alterations in CPV can help predict the progression of lateral ventricle conditions and improve prenatal diagnosis strategies for affected fetuses.
Article Abstract
Objectives: Reveal developmental alterations in choroid plexus volume (CPV) among fetuses with isolated ventriculomegaly (VM) through neuro-ultrasound.
Methods: This prospective study aimed to assess the development of fetal CPV in normal fetuses and those with isolated VM through neuro-ultrasound. The fetuses of isolated VM were categorized into mild, moderate, and severe groups, and subsequently, the lateral ventricle evolution was monitored. The developmental alterations in CPV among fetuses with isolated VM were determined by comparing the CPV z-scores with those of normal fetuses. Receiver operating characteristics curve analysis was used to assess the predictive value of altered CPV in lateral ventricle evolution.
Results: A total of 218 normal fetuses and 114 isolated VM fetuses from 22 weeks to 35 weeks of gestation were included. The CPV decreased as the isolated VM was getting worse. Both fetuses with isolated moderate ventriculomegaly and those with isolated severe ventriculomegaly exhibited reduced CPV compared to normal fetuses. The CPV in fetuses with isolated mild ventriculomegaly (IMVM) varied, with some showing a larger CPV compared to normal fetuses, while others exhibited a smaller CPV. The larger CPV in cases of IMVM may serve as a predictive factor for either regression or stability of the lateral ventricle, while reduced CPV in cases of isolated VM may indicate worsening of the lateral ventricle.
Conclusion: The growth volume of fetal CP exhibited alterations in fetuses with isolated VM, and these changes were found to be correlated with the evolution of the lateral ventricle.
Clinical Relevance Statement: Neuro-ultrasound revealed varying degrees of alterations in the volume development of the choroid plexus within the fetus with isolated VM. The findings can help predict lateral ventricle prognosis, greatly contributing to prenatal diagnosis strategies for fetuses with isolated VM.
Key Points: The volume of choroid plexus growth is altered in fetuses with isolated VM. The altered CPV in isolated VM was associated with lateral ventricle evolution. The findings are useful for prenatal counseling and managing fetuses with isolated VM.
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