Abstract

The vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation (VGAM) is an extremely rare arteriovenous malformation. The most frequent clinical finding in the neonatal period is high-flow congestive cardiac failure that causes high morbidity and mortality. Here, we present a case diagnosed as VGAM presenting with strong retrograde flow in the aortic arch as the first manifestation

Keywords: Aorta, Galen vein aneurysm, Retrograde flow, Newborn

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Işık DU, Ünal S, Yılmaz O, Çelik İH, Baş AY, Demirel N. Strong Retrograde Flow in the Aortic Arch as the First Manifestation in a Newborn Diagnosed with Vein of Galen Malformation. Turk J Pediatr Dis [Internet]. 2018 Apr. 1 [cited 2025 May 24];12(1):44-6. Available from: https://turkjpediatrdis.org/article/view/543