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Vein of Galen Malformations

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Vein of Galen malformations are congenital arteriovenous malformations. The vein of Galen connects the deep cerebral venous system with the intracranial venous sinuses. After draining the internal cerebral veins and basal veins, the vein of Galen flows into the straight sinus.

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