Volume : VIII, Issue : X, October - 2018

Detection of Vein of Galen Malformation In a Newborn- A Case Report

Amit Bajpai, Manoj Sharma

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Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation (VGAM) is a rare congenital anomaly and amongst rare cause of congestive heart failure in the neonatal period carrying high mortality rate. The diagnosis may remain elusive as the clinical picture often mimics congenital cardiac malformation. Patients usually undergo high–risk procedures such as cardiac catheterization to establish a diagnosis. Often, these investigations are inconclusive and can delay correct diagnosis. This study highlights the role of antenatal and follow up Doppler USG which can lead to early diagnosis on the basis of characteristic Doppler findings in a resource limited peripheral hospital. Various therapeutic options for a VGAM include no treatment, endovascular treatment, open surgery and stereotactic radiosurgery. Timely diagnosis and appropriate therapy especially endovascular management can result in fairly good outcome in these children.

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Amit Bajpai, Manoj Sharma, Detection of Vein of Galen Malformation In a Newborn- A Case Report, INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-8 | Issue-10 | October-2018

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