Aneurysmal malformation of the vein of Galen in adults.

Authors

  • João Xavier Serviço de Neurorradiologia, Hospital Geral de Santo António, Porto.
  • Viriato Alves
  • Cristiana Vasconcelos
  • António Leite
  • Romeu Cruz

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.1162

Abstract

We present an adult male harbouring a vascular malformation, manifested by haemorrhage, which localization, arterial feeders and venous drainage, match the pattern of choroidal type vein of Galen aneurysmal malformations seen in babies, excepting the absence of anterior choroidal arteries participation. A few cases of vein of Galen aneurysmal malformations were already reported in adults, but haemorrhage was never well documented. This haemorrhage may have a pathogenesis similar to those of pial arteriovenous malformations.

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Xavier J, Alves V, Vasconcelos C, Leite A, Cruz R. Aneurysmal malformation of the vein of Galen in adults. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2003 May 31 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];16(3):203-6. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/1162

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Arquivo Histórico