ISSN:
1432-1084
Keywords:
Key words: Vein of Galen – Cerebral arteriovenous malformation – Thrombosis – Contrast media
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract. A 5-year-old boy with macrocephaly and mental retardation was referred for radiologic evaluation. After cranial CT and MR imaging, the diagnosis of mural type vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation was established by angiography. Two weeks later, preembolization angiography revealed complete thrombosis of the malformation. Although it is a very rare event, vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation may spontaneously thrombose following diagnostic angiography. Possible effects of contrast media on thrombosis were discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s003300000353
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