The 4VI is sonographic marker for severe fetal vermian dysgenesis / agenesis in the absence of an open 4v. It may be easily incorporated into the routine brain scan and a 4VI <1 indicate the need of dedicated fetal neuroimaging studies for appropriate diagnosis and prenatal counseling.
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