| Update on the Vein of Galen Aneurysmal Malformation : Disease Concept and Genetics |
Hyun-Seung Kang
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| Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea |
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Hyun-Seung Kang ,Tel: +82-2-2072-1351, Fax: +82-2-744-8459, Email: kanghs@snuh.org
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Received: March 6, 2024; Revised: March 12, 2024 Accepted: March 13, 2024. Published online: March 20, 2024. |
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| ABSTRACT |
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Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation is one of important pediatric arteriovenous shunt diseases, especially among neonates and infants. Here, early history of the disease identification, basic pathoanatomy with a focus on the embryonic median prosencephalic vein, classification and differential diagnoses, and recent genetic studies are reviewed. |
| Key Words:
Vein of Galen malformations · Arteriovenous fistula · Pediatrics · Genetic testing |
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