Aneurysm of the vein of galen in neonates: report of four cases

Indian Heart J. 2001 Jul-Aug;53(4):499-502.

Abstract

In neonates, aneurysm of the vein of Galen often masquerades as cyanotic congenital heart disease. We report 4 cases of neonates presenting with malformation of the vein of Galen at our insititution. An increased awareness of this entity seems warranted.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cerebral Veins / abnormalities*
  • Cerebral Veins / diagnostic imaging
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / congenital*
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Ultrasonography