title: Color Doppler sonography as a primary diagnostic tool in the diagnosis of vein of Galen aneurysm in a critically ill neonate.
abstract: We describe the use of transcranial color Doppler ultrasound in the diagnosis of arteriovenous fistula with vein of Galen aneurysm. This technique allows early, rapid, bedside diagnosis of the condition so that appropriate therapy can be instituted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Riley Childrens Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-5200.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Stockberger
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Don
mesh_terms: D002550:Cerebral Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002538:Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D017585:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Transcranial