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Galen Vein Aneurysm- Challenge for Treatment
Snezana Crnogorac1, Aleksandra Vuksanovic Bozaric2
1Clinical Centre of Montenegro, University of Montenegro Faculty of Medicine, Podgorica, Montenegro.
Open Medicine (Warsaw, Poland)
|January 11, 2018
Summary
A vein of Galen aneurysm, a rare vascular malformation, was diagnosed via ultrasound in a 28-week pregnancy. This rare condition led to the termination of the pregnancy.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Vascular Surgery
- Prenatal Diagnosis
Background:
- Vein of Galen aneurysm is a rare vascular anomaly characterized by dilation of the vein of Galen.
- It accounts for 1% of intracranial malformations but up to 30% in pediatric populations.
- Diagnosis is typically postnatal, but antenatal diagnosis is possible in the third trimester.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of a sonographically detected vein of Galen aneurysm in a 28-week gestation pregnancy.
- To highlight the challenges and outcomes associated with antenatal diagnosis of this rare condition.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a 25-year-old gravida at 28 weeks' gestation.
- Sonographic detection of a vein of Galen aneurysm.
- Pregnancy termination following diagnosis.
Main Results:
- A vein of Galen aneurysm was identified sonographically at 28 weeks' gestation.
- The diagnosis led to the decision to terminate the pregnancy.
Conclusions:
- Antenatal diagnosis of vein of Galen aneurysm is feasible, often in the third trimester.
- This rare vascular anomaly can necessitate pregnancy termination due to its pathophysiology and potential complications.
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