Introduction: Abnormal placental cord insertions (APCIs) are significant risk factors for pregnancy complications, encompassing marginal cord insertion (MCI), velamentous cord insertion (VCI), and vasa previa (VP). While ultrasound is the primary imaging modality, its accuracy can be limited by factors such as maternal obesity and fetal positioning. Complementary to ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers a more precise visualization of the fetus, placenta, and umbilical cord relationships. This study aims to investigate the diagnostic value of prenatal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for APCIs compared with prenatal ultrasound.
Methods: We retrospectively collected data from 613 patients who underwent prenatal placental ultrasound and MRI. Of those who were confirmed as APCIs through surgery or pathology, the prenatal MRI features were compared with prenatal ultrasound. The diagnostic efficacy of prenatal MRI and ultrasound for APCIs was assessed based on the clinicopathological findings.
Results: Fifty-six patients were confirmed as APCIs by surgery or pathology, comprising 31 marginal cord insertions (MCIs), 18 velamentous cord insertions (VCIs), 5 vasa previa (VP) cases, and 2 VCI cases combined with VP. Ultrasound examination showed 55.36 % sensitivity (31/56) and 98.38 % specificity (486/494) in diagnosing APCIs, whereas MRI demonstrated 87.50 % sensitivity (49/56) and 98.88 % specificity (531/537).
Conclusion: For APCIs complicated by placental location or morphological abnormalities, MRI demonstrates superior diagnostic efficacy compared to ultrasound in late pregnancy.
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