Acta clinica Croatica, Vol. 63. No. 1, 2024.
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https://doi.org/10.20471/acc.2024.63.01.25
Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation in a neonate
Lidija Banjac
; Clinical Center of Montenegro, Institute of Children’s Diseases, Department of Neonatology, Podgorica, Montenegro; University of Montenegro, Faculty of Medicine, Podgorica, Montenegro
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Boban Banjac
; University of Montenegro, Faculty of Medicine, Podgorica, Montenegro
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
In this article, we present a neonate with the vein of Galen aneurysmal
malformation, a rare blood vessel malformation of the brain, which was clinically manifested by
signs of cardiac failure. Cranial ultrasound suspected the existence of the vein of Galen aneurysmal
malformation, and the diagnosis was confi rmed by computed tomography and magnetic resonance
imaging. Based on our case, we believe that cranial ultrasound should be included in the screening
protocol for neonates with cardiac failure. In addition, we believe that endovascular embolization
of the blood vessels that supply the aneurysm is the method of choice in treating the vein of Galen
aneurysmal malformation. Treatment of neonates with the vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation is
challenging and requires a multidisciplinary approach (neonatologists, cardiologists, neuroradiologists,
and neurosurgeons).
Keywords
Neonate; Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation; Cardiac failure
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322764
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Publication date:
1.4.2024.
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