Vein of Galen Aneurysm Diagnosed by Antenatal Ultrasonography : A Rare Case

Abstract

Vein of galen aneurysm is a rare congenital vascular malformation in which there is shunting of arterial flow in to dilated cerebral vein along the tectum which drains in to straight sinus. Majority of cases of perinatal mortality in case of vein of galen are caused by congestive cardiac failure. Vein of galen is classified according to clinical presentation. Due to advancement in ultrasonography and color Doppler this malformation can be detected early and management can be planed. Advancement in endovascular neurointerventional technique made possible to treat this malformation if the neonate sustained for some time. Here we present a case of vein of galen aneurysm diagnosed in a routine antenatal ultrasonography.