Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformations: Critical analysis of the literature with proposal of a new classification system

Martin M. Mortazavi; Christoph J. Griessenauer; Paul Foreman; Reza Bavarsad Shahripour; Mohamp Dali M. Shoja; Curtis J. Rozzelle; R. Shane Tubbs; Winfield Stitt Fisher; Takanori Fukushima

doi:10.3171/2013.5.PEDS12587

Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformations: Critical analysis of the literature with proposal of a new classification system

Martin M. Mortazavi
, Christoph J. Griessenauer
, Paul Foreman
, Reza Bavarsad Shahripour
, Mohamp Dali M. Shoja
, Curtis J. Rozzelle
, R. Shane Tubbs
, Winfield Stitt Fisher
, Takanori Fukushima

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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. Further more, 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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	293-306
Number of pages	14
Journal	Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics
Volume	12
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3171/2013.5.PEDS12587
State	Published - Sep 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Lasjaunias
Litvak
Median prosencephalic vein of Markowski
Vascular disorders
Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation
Vein of Galen dilation
Vein of Galen varix
Yaşargil

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Clinical Neurology

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Mortazavi, M. M., Griessenauer, C. J., Foreman, P., Shahripour, R. B., Shoja, M. D. M., Rozzelle, C. J., Tubbs, R. S., Fisher, W. S., & Fukushima, T. (2013). Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformations: Critical analysis of the literature with proposal of a new classification system. Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, 12(3), 293-306. https://doi.org/10.3171/2013.5.PEDS12587

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