title: Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformations: critical analysis of the literature with proposal of a new classification system.
abstract: Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformations are a rare and diverse group of entities with a complex anatomy, pathophysiology, and serious clinical sequelae. Due to their complexity, there is no uniform treatment paradigm. Furthermore, treatment itself entails the risk of serious complication. Offering the best treatment option is dependent on an understanding of the aberrant anatomy and pathophysiology of these entities, and tailored therapy is recommended. Herein, the authors review the current concepts related to vein of Galen aneurysmal malformations and suggest a new classification system excluding mesodiencephalic plexiform intrinsic arteriovenous malformations from this group of malformations.
authors.affiliation: Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA. m_mortazavi@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Martin M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Mortazavi
authors.forename: Christoph J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Griessenauer
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Foreman
authors.forename: Reza
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bavarsad Shahripour
authors.forename: Mohammadali M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Shoja
authors.forename: Curtis J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Rozzelle
authors.forename: R Shane
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Tubbs
authors.forename: Winfield Stitt
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Fisher
authors.forename: Takanori
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Fukushima
mesh_terms: D000783:Aneurysm; D002550:Cerebral Veins / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D002538:Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000145:classification*