Radiology Miscellaneous 792326d4

Which of the following is false regarding the MRI in the obstetric practice?

It should be avoided in the first trimester of the pregnancy

Fetal anatomy is well displayed even in the presence of oligohydramnios

Spinal and intracranial anomalies are clearly defined

Placental abnormalities are not picked up

High-Yield Explanation

Ans DMRI though safe in pregnancy has theoretical chances of inducing irreversible hearing loss in the developing fetal auditory system, so fetal MRI is best avoided in first trimester. For placental invasion abnormalities it is investigation of choice

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