Reduced T2*-weighted placental MRI predicts foetal growth restriction in women with chronic rheumatic disease—a Danish explorative study

• DOI: 10.1007/s10067-024-06889-5
• Publication Date: 2024-04-26T19:02:09Z
• Authors: Thea Vestergaard; Mette Julsgaard; Rikke Bek Helmig; Emilie Faunø; Tau Vendelboe; Jens Kelsen; Trine Bay Laurberg; Anne Sørensen; Bodil Ginnerup Pe...
• Keywords: Danish; Rheumatic disease; Intrauterine growth restriction

Women with chronic rheumatic disease (CRD) are at greater risk of foetal growth restriction than their healthy peers. T2*-weighted magnetic resonance imaging placenta (T2*P-MRI) is superior to conventional ultrasonography in predicting birth weight and works as a proxy metabolic mirror the placental function. We aimed compare T2*P-MRI pregnant women CRD controls. In addition, we investigate correlation between weight.