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15.04.2021 | Original Article

Prognostic value of the nutmeg lung pattern/lymphangiectasia on fetal magnetic resonance imaging

verfasst von: Christian A. Barrera, Ann M. Johnson, Jack Rychik, David M. Biko, Karl Degenhardt, Julie S. Moldenhauer, Teresa Victoria

Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology | Ausgabe 10/2021

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Abstract

Background

A nutmeg lung pattern on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an imaging finding associated with pulmonary lymphangiectasia. However, the prognostic value of the nutmeg lung pattern is unknown.

Objective

To evaluate the clinical associations of nutmeg lung indicating lymphangiectasia on fetal lung MRI and its relationship with early mortality in fetuses with primary and secondary lymphangiectasia.

Materials and methods

We retrospectively identified all pregnant patients with a fetal MRI performed for indication of evaluating for pulmonary lymphangiectasia from 2006 to 2019. Two readers evaluated the fetal MRIs and interobserver agreement was calculated. Multivariable logistic regression models were performed to estimate the association of the echocardiographic findings and the presence of nutmeg lung. Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression analyses were performed to evaluate association with mortality in the first 30 days of life. Survival analysis was defined as mortality or orthotopic heart transplant at 30 days of age. P<0.05 was considered significant.

Results

Our sample included 53 fetuses. Forty-seven (89%) had congenital heart disease (CHD) and 6 (11%) were diagnosed postnatally with primary lymphangiectasia. Interobserver agreement was 0.83. Pulmonary vein congestion on echocardiography was the strongest predictor of nutmeg lung (odds ratio [OR]=12.0, P=0.002). Ten fetuses reached the outcome of heart transplantation (n=1) or death (n=9) within the first 30 days of life. In fetuses with CHD, survival of those with nutmeg lung was significantly lower than in those without (P<0.001). Nutmeg lung was an independent risk factor for 30-day mortality (hazard ratio [HR]: 6.1, P=0.01).

Conclusion

Nutmeg lung pattern on fetal MRI is an independent risk factor associated with 30-day mortality in fetuses with CHD.

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Titel: Prognostic value of the nutmeg lung pattern/lymphangiectasia on fetal magnetic resonance imaging
verfasst von: Christian A. Barrera
Ann M. Johnson
Jack Rychik
David M. Biko
Karl Degenhardt
Julie S. Moldenhauer
Teresa Victoria
Publikationsdatum: 15.04.2021
Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology / Ausgabe 10/2021
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-021-05061-4

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