MRI in pregnancy: Indications and practical considerations

J Magn Reson Imaging. 2019 Mar;49(3):621-631. doi: 10.1002/jmri.26317. Epub 2019 Jan 31.

Abstract

There is a constantly evolving knowledgebase regarding the safety of MRI in pregnant patients, as well as the safety of gadolinium administration, given potential fetal risks. This review provides an overview of national and international recommendations for patient screening and safety by trimester, evaluates the most recent literature regarding administration of gadolinium in pregnant patients, and discusses technical requirements when imaging pregnant patients. A protocol for imaging pregnant patients is provided, and multiple common indications for MRI in pregnancy are discussed. Level of Evidence 5. Technical Efficacy Stage 5. J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2019;49:621-631.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / complications
  • Abdominal Pain / diagnostic imaging
  • Abruptio Placentae / diagnostic imaging
  • Adnexal Diseases / complications
  • Adnexal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Appendicitis / complications
  • Appendicitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Contrast Media / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Gadolinium / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / complications
  • Leiomyoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Patient Safety
  • Placenta Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Pregnancy Complications / prevention & control
  • Pregnancy*
  • Prenatal Diagnosis / methods
  • Urolithiasis / complications
  • Urolithiasis / diagnostic imaging
  • Uterine Rupture / diagnostic imaging

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Gadolinium