Abstract
In two fetuses a vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation was prenatally diagnosed causing cardiac failure and hydrocephalus associated with marked encephalomalacia. Blood flow in the vena prosencephalica measured by Doppler ultrasonography was extremely high (1290 and 1500 ml/min maximum). In a interdisciplinary council a strictly noninvasive pre- and postnatal procedure was proposed. After adequate information both parents agreed with this approach. The neonates died immediately after birth.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Cerebral Veins / abnormalities*
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Cerebral Veins / pathology
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Female
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Heart Failure / congenital
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Heart Failure / diagnosis
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Heart Failure / pathology
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Humans
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Hydrocephalus / diagnosis
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Hydrocephalus / pathology
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Infant, Newborn
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Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnosis*
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Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / pathology
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Trimester, Third
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Prenatal Diagnosis*
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Ultrasonography, Doppler, Transcranial
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Ultrasonography, Prenatal