Arteriovenous malformation of the great cerebral vein (of Galen) in a newborn: diagnosis by ultrasound and digital subtraction angiography

This is a report of a case with an arteriovenous (a.v.) malformation of the great cerebral vein. Applicable diagnostic procedures are reviewed. The initial diagnostic procedure in the approach to an a.v. malformation of the great vein of Galen is cerebral ultrasound. The findings in our patient are...

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Published in:European journal of pediatrics 1987, Vol.146 (1), p.87-89
Main Authors: LANGER, R, KAUFMANN, H. J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Cerebral Angiography - methods
Cerebral Veins - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations - diagnosis
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations - diagnostic imaging
Male
Medical sciences
Neurology
Radiographic Image Enhancement
Subtraction Technique
Ultrasonography
Vascular diseases and vascular malformations of the nervous system
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Summary:This is a report of a case with an arteriovenous (a.v.) malformation of the great cerebral vein. Applicable diagnostic procedures are reviewed. The initial diagnostic procedure in the approach to an a.v. malformation of the great vein of Galen is cerebral ultrasound. The findings in our patient are compared with those reported in the literature.
ISSN:0340-6199
1432-1076
DOI:10.1007/BF00647298