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Midline cerebral arterio-venous anomalies: ultrasound diagnosis

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Ultrasound features of three cases of midline cerebral arterio-venous anomalies of neonates presenting with congestive heart failure are presented. Two cases have CT and angiographic correlation. The third case has post-mortem correlation. Ultrasound easily detected the dilated midline vascular channels in all three cases. Angiography was needed to further define the abnormal anatomy. We suggest a role for ultrasound to screen for midline arteriovenous malformations in neonates with congestive heart failure of undetermined etiology.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Medical College of Virginia, MCV Station, Box 615, 23298, Richmond, V, USA

    G. S. Needell, W. H. Brewer, M. B. Kodroff & R. E. Fernandez

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Needell, G.S., Brewer, W.H., Kodroff, M.B. et al. Midline cerebral arterio-venous anomalies: ultrasound diagnosis. Pediatr Radiol 13, 72–76 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02390104

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