Imaging of vein of Galen malformation in late trimester

Fetal MRI

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Keywords:

fetal MRI, ultrasound, vein of Galen malformation

Abstract

Vein of Galen malformation is a rare congenital vascular malformation due to the maldevelopment of the embryonic precursor median vein of Markowski. It results in significant morbidity and mortality in a fetus and neonate. Fetal ultrasound plays an important role in prenatal screening of fetuses to rule out development anomalies. Fetal Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) plays a dual role both in diagnosis and periodical follow-up with identification of prognostically important complications of vein of Galen malformation. The combination of fetal ultrasound and fetal MRI provides a definite diagnosis during pregnancy thereby providing an opportunity to plan the delivery of the fetus and subsequent postnatal treatment. We are presenting a case of a 34 y female presented at 35 w period of gestation to the ultrasound unit of our hospital.

 

Keywords: Fetal MRI, ultrasound, vein of Galen malformation

Author Biography

Isha Amatya, Research Officer, Nepal Health Research Council, Kathmandu, Nepal

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Published

2022-01-05

How to Cite

Regmi, P. R., & Amatya, I. . (2022). Imaging of vein of Galen malformation in late trimester: Fetal MRI. Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences, 8(3), 117–121. Retrieved from https://www.jpahs.edu.np/index.php/jpahs/article/view/275