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VOLUME 10 , ISSUE 2 ( April-June, 2016 ) > List of Articles

REVIEW ARTICLE

Diagnosis and Counseling of Fetal Mild Ventriculomegaly

Vincenzo D'Addario, M Cialdella, G Volpe

Keywords : Fetus,Neurodevelopmental delay,Ultrasound,Ventriculomegaly

Citation Information : D'Addario V, Cialdella M, Volpe G. Diagnosis and Counseling of Fetal Mild Ventriculomegaly. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2016; 10 (2):154-159.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1459

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-12-2016

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2016; The Author(s).


Abstract

Learning objectives

After completion of this article, the reader will be able to define the normal appearance and size of the fetal cerebral ventricles, to list the conditions associated with MVM, and to counsel the parents properly.

How to cite this article

D'Addario V, Cialdella M, Volpe G. Diagnosis and Counseling of Fetal Mild Ventriculomegaly. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2016;10(2):154-159.

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