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Midline arteriovenous fistulae with aneurysmal dilatation of the vein of Galen. | |||
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The most common presenting symptoms in newborns include: | The most common presenting symptoms in newborns include: | ||
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<th>Condition</th> | <th>Condition</th> | ||
<th>Frequency</th> | <th>Frequency</th> | ||
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<td>Congestive cardiac failure</td> | <td>Congestive cardiac failure</td> | ||
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<td>10%</td> | <td>10%</td> | ||
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[[Category:Pediatrics]] | |||
[[Category:Vascular Pathology]] | |||
Latest revision as of 00:47, 16 September 2023
Definition
Midline arteriovenous fistulae with aneurysmal dilatation of the vein of Galen.
Clinical presentation
The most common presenting symptoms in newborns include:
| Condition | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Congestive cardiac failure | 47% |
| Raised intracranial pressure secondary to hydrocephalus | 40% |
| Cranial bruit | 25% |
| Focal neurological deficit | 16% |
| Seizures | 11% |
| Hemorrhage | 10% |