Benefits of examination by post mortem performed magnetic resonance imaging of foetus: haemorrhage in germinal matrix

Abstract

This case report demonstrated that post mortem magnetic resonance imaging, in contrast with prenatal ultrasound examination, showed extensive haemorrhage in the germinal matrix, and also illustrated indirect symptoms testifying to agenesis of the corpus callosum. Prenatal ultrasound examination showed only hydrocephalus and absence of septum pellucidum.

Pathological-anatomical autopsy of the brain was insufficient with regard to advanced autolysis and brain haemorrhage.

Keywords

• magnetic resonance imaging
• autopsy
• foetus
• haemorrhage
• germinal matrix