J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2024 May;67(3):308-314. 10.3340/jkns.2024.0058.

Update on the Vein of Galen Aneurysmal Malformation : Disease Concept and Genetics

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  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea

Abstract

Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation is one of important pediatric arteriovenous shunt diseases, especially among neonates and infants. Here, early history of the disease identification, basic pathoanatomy with a focus on the embryonic median prosencephalic vein, classification and differential diagnoses, and recent genetic studies are reviewed.

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Vein of Galen malformations; Arteriovenous fistula; Pediatrics; Genetic testing
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