Vein of Galen malformation

Case contributed by Arthur Daire
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of "arrested hydrocephalus".

Patient Data

Age: 4 years
Gender: Male
mri

Large vein of Galen aneurysm flow void with significant local mass effect: compression of the aqueduct and 3rd ventricle anteriorly with secondary hydrocephalus. The inferior sagittal sinus is draining into the aneurysm directly and straight sinus draining out (as seen on T1W sagittal imaging)

Case Discussion

Large vein of Galen aneurysm compressing the 3rd ventricle and the aqueduct, with secondary hydrocephalus.

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