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ArticlePediatric radiology2026

Standardised structured fetal and neonatal postmortem magnetic resonance imaging reporting: recommendations from the European Society of Paediatric Radiology Postmortem Task Force.

Aurélie D'Hondt, Marie Cassart, Elka Miller, Willemijn M Klein, Susan Shelmerdine, Michael Aertsen, Eléonore Blondiaux, Marianne Alison, Ajay Taranath, Christian Abel and 14 more

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Aurélie D'HondtDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G1X8, Canada. aurelie.dhondt@sickkids.ca.
Marie CassartDepartment of Radiology, Hôpitaux Iris Sud, Brussels, Belgium.
Elka MillerDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G1X8, Canada.
Willemijn M KleinDepartment of Medical Imaging, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands.
Susan ShelmerdineDepartment of Clinical Radiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
Michael AertsenDepartment of Radiology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Eléonore BlondiauxDepartment of Pediatric Radiology, Hôpital Armand-Trousseau, Paris, France.
Marianne AlisonDepartment of Pediatric and Fetal Imaging, Hôpital Robert-Debré, Paris, France.
Ajay TaranathDepartment of Medical Imaging, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, Australia.
Christian AbelDepartment of Medical Imaging, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, Australia.
Monica Rebollo PoloDepartment of Medical Imaging, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
Marta Gomez-ChiariDepartment of Medical Imaging, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
Teresa VictoriaDepartment of Medical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, United States.
Padma RaoDepartment of Medical Imaging, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
David PerryDepartment of Medical Imaging, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.
Lizbet Perez-MarreroDiagnostic Imaging Department, Clínica Alemana, Santiago, Chile.
Sudha A AnupindiDepartment of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, United States.
Manisha JanaDepartment of Radiodiagnostic and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Andrea LevaiDepartment of Radiology, Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, Ireland.
Giana IzzoDepartement of Radiology and Neuroradiology, Ospedale dei Bambini Vittore Buzzi, Milan, Italy.
Megan B MarineDepartment of Medical Imaging, Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, United States.
Rick R van RijnDepartment of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Stacy GoergenMonash Imaging, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia.
Owen J ArthursDepartment of Clinical Radiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, United Kingdom. owen.arthurs@gosh.nhs.uk.

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Abstract

backgroundThe use of standardised structured radiology reports improves the consistency, reproducibility and overall quality of radiological reporting while enhancing communication with referring physicians and ultimately contributing to improved patient care.

objectiveTo develop a standardised structured report template for fetal and neonatal postmortem magnetic resonance imaging through expert consensus. MATERIALS AND

methodsA Delphi survey was conducted between September and December 2025 among members of the ESPR Postmortem Task Force and other recommended international PM imaging experts. The surveyed items were derived from clinically used MRI reporting templates across the expert group. Consensus was defined using a ≥75% agreement threshold, and items meeting this criterion were incorporated into the final point-of-care template.

resultsTwenty-four postmortem imaging specialists from 22 centres worldwide (Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India and South America) formed our expert panel and completed the survey. By consensus, the final structured PMMRI report template includes the following subheadings: expected postmortem changes, cerebral structures, cervicothoracic structures, abdominal structures and extremities, each accompanied by a defined list of anatomical structures to be assessed, followed by a conclusion. In addition, the indication and technique sections of the report were based on prior consensus recommendations from the ESPR PM Task Force.

conclusionA standardised and structured reporting template for fetal and neonatal PMMRI was developed through expert consensus to promote complete, clear and consistent reporting and to facilitate communication. These recommendations aim to promote standardisation and wider adoption of perinatal PMMRI in clinical practice.

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Magnetic Resonance ImagingPostmortem ImagingAdvisory CommitteesAutopsyDelphi TechniqueEuropeFemaleFetusHumansInfant, NewbornPediatricsSocieties, MedicalConsensus recommendationsMagnetic resonance imagingPerinatal deathPostmortem imagingStructured reporting

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