Vein of Galen malformation

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Enlarging head circumference

Patient Data

Age: Child

MRI of the brain

mri

Selected images from an MRI demonstrate a markedly enlarge flow void centrally, just above the pineal region, draining posteriorly to the sagittal sinus.

Case Discussion

Features characteristic of a vein of Galen malformation.

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