Sinus venosus atrial septal defect associated with vein of Galen malformations: report of two cases

Pediatr Cardiol. 1994 Jan-Feb;15(1):50-2. doi: 10.1007/BF00797009.

Abstract

Two unique cases are presented of infants with signs of vein of Galen malformations, whose unsuspected associated sinus venosus atrial septal defects were detected during routine echocardiography. A conservative approach to cardiac treatment is advocated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cerebral Veins / abnormalities*
  • Echocardiography*
  • Echocardiography, Doppler
  • Heart Failure / diagnosis
  • Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Neurologic Examination