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Vein of Galen malformation

ORPHA:1053· ICD-10 Q28.2

Definition

A rare intracranial congenital high-flow vascular malformation characterized by arteriovenous shunts draining into the median prosencephalic vein of Markowski, embryonic precursor of the vein of Galen, typically presenting in neonates or infants.

Prevalence
Unknown
Inheritance
Not applicable
Age of onset
Antenatal, Infancy, Neonatal