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Vein of Galen aneurysm
Reena Mohan1, Roshini Nayyar1, Lynette Ryder1
1Westmead Institute for Maternal and Fetal Medicine Westmead New South Wales Australia.
Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine
|November 11, 2021
Summary
Prenatal diagnosis of vein of Galen malformation using 3D power Doppler imaging is crucial. Early intervention prevents heart failure and mortality in newborns with this rare intracranial vascular anomaly.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Fetal Medicine
- Pediatric Neurology
Background:
- Vein of Galen malformation is a rare, high-flow intracranial vascular anomaly.
- It can lead to severe complications like cardiac failure and fetal death if not diagnosed early.
Observation:
- A case report details a fetus with increased nuchal translucency and edema, diagnosed with vein of Galen malformation at 32 weeks gestation.
- 3D power Doppler imaging provided detailed in utero visualization of the malformation's vascular anatomy.
Findings:
- The infant was born healthy and has undergone successful embolization treatments.
- Antenatal ultrasounds showed no signs of hydrops.
Implications:
- This case highlights the utility of 3D power Doppler imaging for prenatal diagnosis of vein of Galen malformation.
- Early diagnosis and neonatal endovascular treatment are vital for preventing mortality and morbidity associated with vein of Galen aneurysm.
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