Combined malformation of the Vein of Galen and of spinal vessels: endovascular embolization.
This case report describes a combination of arterio-venous malformation of the Vein of Galen (VGAM) and intraspinal venous malformation in a newborn. Successful local embolization by Tantal coils was followed by spinal paraplegia. The child died at the 26th postnatal day. The neuropathological aspects of this course will be discussed including a review of the literature.
Department of Neuropathology, University of Freiburg, Germany.
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Hammen
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Agostini
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Schumacher
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Volk
D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D002550:Cerebral Veins / Q000002:abnormalities*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D002538:Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000098:blood supply*