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Vein of Galen malformation. Neurosurgical focus [Neurosurg Focus] Journal article

 
Hoang S, Choudhri O, Edwards M, Guzman R 
Vein of Galen malformation. [Journal Article]
Neurosurg Focus 2009 Nov; 27(5):E8.


A vein of Galen malformation is a rare intracranial vascular lesion affecting the pediatric population. Its poor prognosis has been significantly improved with the development of endovascular embolization. In this paper the authors review the developmental mechanisms, clinical pathophysiology, and the available data on the management and outcome of the disease.



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