Key result
Magnetic resonance imaging detected cardiovascular anomalies in 45% of Turner syndrome patients, identifying significant aortic abnormalities missed by echocardiography.
Why the study?
Does MRI improve the detection of cardiovascular anomalies compared to echocardiography in patients with Turner syndrome?
Population
40 patients with karyotypically proven Turner syndrome
Comparison
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) vs Echocardiography
Design
Cohort
Authors
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MRI may detect missed aortic anomalies in Turner syndrome; leaves open need for prospective outcome trials before routine adoption.
Observational (n=40)
Does MRI improve the detection of cardiovascular anomalies compared to echocardiography in patients with Turner syndrome?
MRI is a valuable adjunct to echocardiography in Turner syndrome patients, particularly for visualizing the thoracic aorta and detecting clinically significant anomalies missed by echocardiography.
DAWSON‐FALK et al. (1992) conducted an observational in Turner syndrome (n=40). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) vs. Echocardiography was evaluated on Frequency of cardiovascular anomalies. Magnetic resonance imaging detected cardiovascular anomalies in 45% of Turner syndrome patients, identifying significant aortic abnormalities missed by echocardiography.
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