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Vein of Galen Aneurysmal Malformation Presenting As Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in a Newborn: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We present a case of a newborn infant with a vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation (VOGM) who was admitted to our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with the diagnosis of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). Further work-up at our institution, which included an echocardiogram and cranial ultrasound revealed VOGM. The patient was transferred to a children's center for further management of the vascular malformation where the patient subsequently died from high cardiac output heart failure. This study highlights the importance of considering a VOGM as a rare cause of PPHN in an infant.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.67191

Authors: Barbara Amendolia, Vishwanath Bhat, Erica Poletto, Amar Jaspreet, Bradley Robinson

Institutions: Stockton University, Cooper University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4401701809