Normative ranges of MRI ‐based placental volume and placental‐to‐fetal‐volume ratio at 16–36 weeks: prospective study

Key Points

• The research aims to establish normative percentile curves for placental volume and placental-to-fetal-volume ratio throughout gestation.
• Conducted a prospective study measuring placental volume and placental-to-fetal-volume ratio via MRI from 16 to 36 weeks gestation.
• Collected data to create normative percentile curves based on gestational age.
• Analyzed trends in placental ratios as pregnancy progresses.
• Established normative percentile curves for placental volume and placental-to-fetal-volume ratio.
• Confirmed a physiological decline in placental-to-fetal-volume ratio with advancing gestation.
• Identified the potential for these benchmarks to detect placental dysfunction and fetal growth restriction.