ISSN:
1432-1920
Keywords:
Key words Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation
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Magnetic resonance imaging
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Angiography
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Treatment
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We studied three patients with aneurysmal malformations of the vein of Galen: all underwent embolisation followed by MRI and conventional angiography; two also underwent postembolisation magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). MRI was performed before treatment in two patients, MRA in only one, diagnosed prenatally. Two patients had normal appearances on follow-up MR studies and were completely cured by embolisation. However, the last patient, after two embolisations, despite the stabilisation of the clinical condition, underwent surgery and died. We think MRI is mandatory before endoarterial treatment, to assess the conditions of the brain. Angiography is mandatory only at the time of endovascular treatment, while MRA and MRI have a role in follow-up. Endoarterial embolisation remains the treatment of choice, and surgery is not advisable.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002340050691
