Vein of Galen Malformation: Differential Diagnoses & Workup

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Further Reading

Keywords

vein of Galen, vein of Galen malformation, VGAM, aneurysmal malformations, vein of Markowski, high-output heart failure, high-output congestive heart failure, cerebral ischemic changes, strokes, steal phenomena, progressive hemiparesis, obstruction of the cerebrospinal fluid, hydrocephalus, congenital malformation, seizures, developmental delay

Contributor Information and Disclosures

Author

Raj D Sheth, MD, Division Chief, Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Nemours Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children
Raj D Sheth, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Neurology, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Epilepsy Society, American Neurological Association, and Child Neurology Society
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Ann M Neumeyer, MD, Clinic Director, Instructor, Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Ann M Neumeyer, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Neurology, Child Neurology Society, and Massachusetts Medical Society
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Kenneth J Mack, MD, PhD, Senior Associate Consultant, Department of Child and Adolescent Neurology, Mayo Clinic
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Matthew J Baker, MD, Consulting Staff, Collier Neurologic Specialists, Naples Community Hospital
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Amy Kao, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatrics, Oregon Health and Science University; Consulting Staff, Shriners Hospital
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