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ArticleJACC. Case reports2025

Fetal Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Left-Sided Diaphragmatic Hernia.

Gloria Biechele, Nicola Fink, Julien Dinkel, Ryoko Mehnert, Teresa Starrach, Marcus Schelling, Christoph Hübener, Sven Mahner, Bernd Wintersperger, Jens Ricke and 1 more

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Gloria BiecheleDepartment of Radiology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany. Electronic address: gloria.biechele@med.uni-muenchen.de.
Nicola FinkDepartment of Radiology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany.
Julien DinkelDepartment of Radiology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany; Institute for Lung Health and Immunity and Comprehensive Pneumology Center, Helmholtz Zentrum Munich, Member of the German Lung Research Center (DZL), Munich, Germany.
Ryoko MehnertDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany.
Teresa StarrachDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany.
Marcus SchellingPraxis für pränatale Diagnostik München, Munich, Germany.
Christoph HübenerDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany.
Sven MahnerDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany.
Bernd WinterspergerDepartment of Radiology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany; University Medical Imaging Toronto, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Jens RickeDepartment of Radiology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany.
Sophia StoeckleinDepartment of Radiology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany; Institute for Lung Health and Immunity and Comprehensive Pneumology Center, Helmholtz Zentrum Munich, Member of the German Lung Research Center (DZL), Munich, Germany.

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Abstract

backgroundMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become an essential complementary imaging tool during pregnancy. CASE SUMMARY: In this case of left-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), fetal cardiac MRI at 29 gestational weeks showed subtle septal bounce and reduced biventricular ejection fraction. On follow-up MRI at 37 gestational week, the right ventricle was significantly dilated (right-to-left ventricle index: 1.9:1.0), indicating increasing right ventricular strain and raising the suspicion of pulmonary hypertension (PH). Post delivery, the newborn required ventilation and circulatory support. Diagnosis of PH was confirmed by echocardiography. After surgical repair, the clinical course was unremarkable. DISCUSSION: This case illustrates that fetal cardiac MRI can provide a prenatal assessment of cardiovascular sequelae of CDH, thereby informing perinatal care. TAKE-HOME MESSAGES: Fetal MRI in CDH is used to accurately quantify fetal lung volume and to detect associated malformations. Additional cardiac assessment can indicate right ventricular strain and should raise suspicion of PH and prompt information of perinatal management.

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cardiac MRIcongenital diaphragmatic herniafetal MRIpregnancy

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PMCPMC12516264

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