Vein of Galen Malformation in a Neonate: Case Report.
- Author:
Seong Hyun PARK
1
;
Sung Kyoo HWANG
;
Yong Sun KIM
;
Seung Lae KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. shwang@knu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report ; Original Article
- Keywords:
Vein of Galen malformation;
Cardiac failure;
Neurointervention
- MeSH:
Cerebral Veins*;
Heart Failure;
Humans;
Infant, Newborn*;
Mortality;
Uterus;
Vascular Malformations;
Veins*
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2003;34(1):51-53
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A vein of Galen malformation(VGM) is a rare vascular malformation, often resulting in high morbidity or mortality. In the newborn, cardiac failure is the most common presenting, sign and the outcome is particularly poor. As the technique of neurointervention develops, embolizaton is known to be the choice of treatment reducing the mortality rate tremendously. The authors report a case of VGM, diagnosed in uterus and successfully managed by neuro-interventive treatment.
