Vein of Galen malformations
Definition
Midline arteriovenous fistulae with aneurysmal dilatation of the vein of Galen.
Clinical presentation
The most common presenting symptoms in newborns include:
<thead> </thead> <tbody> </tbody>| Condition | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Congestive cardiac failure | 47% |
| Raised intracranial pressure secondary to hydrocephalus | 40% |
| Cranial bruit | 25% |
| Focal neurological deficit | 16% |
| Seizures | 11% |
| Hemorrhage | 10% |