title: Computed tomography in aneurysms of the vein of Galen.
abstract: Two cases of aneurysm of the great vein of Galen are reported. Diagnosis was made by means of computed tomography (CT) and confirmed by angiography. Surgical treatment was successful in one case; surgery was refused in the other case. The value of CT in the diagnosis of these malformations is stressed.
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000098:blood supply; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D002538:Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014680:Veins / Q000002:abnormalities*