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In Utero Magnetic Resonance Relaxometry For Fetal Tissue Development, Simran Sethi
In Utero Magnetic Resonance Relaxometry For Fetal Tissue Development, Simran Sethi
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Fetal life is a significant period of human development because organ systems that sustain life outside the uterus begin to develop during this time. A necessary process that begins during fetal life is myelination, which is the process by which myelin, a lipid-rich substance, is wrapped around neurons in the brain to increase the speed of action potential transmission. Since myelination is critical for the normal function of the central nervous system, fetal myelin assessment is important for understanding neurodevelopment and neurodegeneration, such as intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR).
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an excellent tool for visualizing fetal anatomy …