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[Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation].

Authors :
Drobníková A
Vocásek Z
Kacerovský M
Source :
Ceska gynekologie [Ceska Gynekol] Winter 2018; Vol. 83 (1), pp. 37-39.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Objective: A case report of the pregnancy complicated by the presence of vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation in fetus.<br />Design: The case report.<br />Setting: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Masaryks Hospital, Jilemnice; Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, University Hospital in Hradec Králové.<br />Case Report: The description of the pregnancy complicated by the presence of vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation in a fetus 32 weeks gestation which led to a progressive heart failure and the development of the hydrocephalus.<br />Conclusion: The vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation is a rare cerebrovascular malformation of the fetus, the diagnosis of this malformation is usually detectable during prenatal ultrasound examination possibly also by magnetic resonance imaging.

Details

Language :
Czech
ISSN :
1210-7832
Volume :
83
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ceska gynekologie
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29510637