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Intracranial vein of Galen malformation and its management: A case report

  • Authors:
    • Zenia A. Elavia
    • Rohan Raj
    • Muhammad Ayaz Tariq
    • Moyal Zehra Saad
    • Preeti Kumari Yadav
    • Jubran Al Hooti
    • Hend Makky
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  • Published online on: August 5, 2024     https://doi.org/10.3892/mi.2024.187
  • Article Number: 63
  • Copyright : © Elavia et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License [CC BY 4.0].

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Abstract

Vein of Galen malformation (VOGM) is a rare congenital arteriovenous malformation affecting the pediatric population, characterized by a fistula between the diencephalon and a dilated vein of Galen. The present study reports the case of a 6‑month‑old male infant referred for developmental delays and abnormal head circumference. A clinical examination revealed macrocephaly, dilated scalp veins and neurological abnormalities. Neuroimaging confirmed a large VOGM with associated hydrocephalus. A multidisciplinary team devised a treatment plan involving endovascular embolization and ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement. The post‑operative recovery exhibited an improvement in neurodevelopmental milestones and a reduced head circumference. Generally, the management of VOGM requires a comprehensive approach, including early diagnosis, precise imaging and timely intervention. The case described herein highlights the importance of interventional radiology in planning a management plan and the novel kissing microcatheter endovascular embolization technique.
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Elavia ZA, Raj R, Tariq MA, Saad MZ, Yadav PK, Al Hooti J and Makky H: Intracranial vein of Galen malformation and its management: A case report. Med Int 4: 63, 2024.
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Elavia, Z.A., Raj, R., Tariq, M.A., Saad, M.Z., Yadav, P.K., Al Hooti, J., & Makky, H. (2024). Intracranial vein of Galen malformation and its management: A case report. Medicine International, 4, 63. https://doi.org/10.3892/mi.2024.187
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Elavia, Z. A., Raj, R., Tariq, M. A., Saad, M. Z., Yadav, P. K., Al Hooti, J., Makky, H."Intracranial vein of Galen malformation and its management: A case report". Medicine International 4.6 (2024): 63.
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Elavia, Z. A., Raj, R., Tariq, M. A., Saad, M. Z., Yadav, P. K., Al Hooti, J., Makky, H."Intracranial vein of Galen malformation and its management: A case report". Medicine International 4, no. 6 (2024): 63. https://doi.org/10.3892/mi.2024.187