Vein of Galen aneurysm presenting in middle age.
A vein of Galen aneurysm occurring in a 55-year-old woman is presented. The pathogenesis and treatment of this condition, which is rare in adults, is discussed and the literature reviewed.
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Department of Neurosurgery, Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry, UK.
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D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D002550:Cerebral Veins / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D002538:Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D017287:Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt