Fetus Without Cerebellum

From previous ultrasound reports, it was already known that fetus had spina bifida.

Figure 1. Cross sectional image of the brain demonstrating the lateral ventricle measures 14.7 mm.

Figure 2. Longitudinal view of the spine demonstrating splaying, also demonstrating no apparent myelomeningocele.

Figure 3. Longitudinal view of the spine demonstrating splaying, also demonstrating no apparent myelomeningocele.

Figure 4. Three-dimensional view of the spine.

It is thought that hazardous chemical exposure in early pregnancy, as well as genetics, could play a role in this malformation.

Findings in utero can not predict the outcome of the fetus.