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Intracranial vein of Galen malformation and its management: A case report

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    • Zenia A. Elavia
    • Rohan Raj
    • Muhammad Ayaz Tariq
    • Moyal Zehra Saad
    • Preeti Kumari Yadav
    • Jubran Al Hooti
    • Hend Makky
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    Affiliations: Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. DY Patil Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra 411018, India, Department of Internal Medicine, Nalanda Medical College and Hospital, Patna, Bihar 800001, India, Quaid‑e‑Azam Medical University, Bahawalpur, Punjab 63100, Pakistan, Department of Internal Medicine, Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Sindh 75510, Pakistan, Department of Internal Medicine, Cama and Albless Hospital, Mumbai 400001, India, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin D04 V1W8, Ireland, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut 71515, Egypt
    Copyright: © Elavia et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License [CC BY 4.0].
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Abstract

Vein of Galen malformation (VOGM) is a rare congenital arteriovenous malformation affecting the pediatric population, characterized by a fistula between the diencephalon and a dilated vein of Galen. The present study reports the case of a 6‑month‑old male infant referred for developmental delays and abnormal head circumference. A clinical examination revealed macrocephaly, dilated scalp veins and neurological abnormalities. Neuroimaging confirmed a large VOGM with associated hydrocephalus. A multidisciplinary team devised a treatment plan involving endovascular embolization and ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement. The post‑operative recovery exhibited an improvement in neurodevelopmental milestones and a reduced head circumference. Generally, the management of VOGM requires a comprehensive approach, including early diagnosis, precise imaging and timely intervention. The case described herein highlights the importance of interventional radiology in planning a management plan and the novel kissing microcatheter endovascular embolization technique.
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Elavia ZA, Raj R, Tariq MA, Saad MZ, Yadav PK, Al Hooti J and Makky H: Intracranial vein of Galen malformation and its management: A case report. Med Int 4: 63, 2024.
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Elavia, Z.A., Raj, R., Tariq, M.A., Saad, M.Z., Yadav, P.K., Al Hooti, J., & Makky, H. (2024). Intracranial vein of Galen malformation and its management: A case report. Medicine International, 4, 63. https://doi.org/10.3892/mi.2024.187
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Elavia, Z. A., Raj, R., Tariq, M. A., Saad, M. Z., Yadav, P. K., Al Hooti, J., Makky, H."Intracranial vein of Galen malformation and its management: A case report". Medicine International 4.6 (2024): 63.
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Elavia, Z. A., Raj, R., Tariq, M. A., Saad, M. Z., Yadav, P. K., Al Hooti, J., Makky, H."Intracranial vein of Galen malformation and its management: A case report". Medicine International 4, no. 6 (2024): 63. https://doi.org/10.3892/mi.2024.187
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Elavia ZA, Raj R, Tariq MA, Saad MZ, Yadav PK, Al Hooti J and Makky H: Intracranial vein of Galen malformation and its management: A case report. Med Int 4: 63, 2024.
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Elavia, Z.A., Raj, R., Tariq, M.A., Saad, M.Z., Yadav, P.K., Al Hooti, J., & Makky, H. (2024). Intracranial vein of Galen malformation and its management: A case report. Medicine International, 4, 63. https://doi.org/10.3892/mi.2024.187
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Elavia, Z. A., Raj, R., Tariq, M. A., Saad, M. Z., Yadav, P. K., Al Hooti, J., Makky, H."Intracranial vein of Galen malformation and its management: A case report". Medicine International 4.6 (2024): 63.
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Elavia, Z. A., Raj, R., Tariq, M. A., Saad, M. Z., Yadav, P. K., Al Hooti, J., Makky, H."Intracranial vein of Galen malformation and its management: A case report". Medicine International 4, no. 6 (2024): 63. https://doi.org/10.3892/mi.2024.187
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