Vein of Galen arteriovenous malformation with PAPVR and use of serial B-type natriuretic peptide levels in the management: a case report and review of the literature.
BACKGROUND
Arteriovenous malformation of the vein of Galen with partial anomalous pulmonary venous return can lead to a critically challenging condition associated with a high morbidity and mortality.


METHODS
We report a case of a full term infant born with a vein of Gallen arteriovenous malformation complicated by partial anomalous pulmonary venous return and congestive heart failure where B-type natriuretic peptide was used as a vital tool in clinical assessment and treatment management.


CONCLUSIONS
Rapid diagnosis and treatment in infants with complex conditions such as this are imperative to expedite appropriate treatments, preventing long term negative outcome.
Purdy
Isabell B
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Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology & Developmental Biology, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California at Los Angeles, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, Room B2-375 MDCC, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA. vmilisavljevic@mednet.ucla.edu.
Halnon
Nancy
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Singh
Namrata
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Milisavljevic
Vladana
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