Vein of Galen malformations: Difference between revisions
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<td>10%</td> | <td>10%</td> | ||
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[[Category:Pediatrics]] | [[Category:Pediatrics]] | ||
[[Category:Vascular Pathology]] | [[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% |