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Update on the Vein of Galen Aneurysmal Malformation : Disease Concept and Genetics

  • Hyun-Seung Kang (Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2024.03.06
  • Accepted : 2024.03.13
  • Published : 2024.05.01
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Abstract

Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation is one of important pediatric arteriovenous shunt diseases, especially among neonates and infants. Here, early history of the disease identification, basic pathoanatomy with a focus on the embryonic median prosencephalic vein, classification and differential diagnoses, and recent genetic studies are reviewed.

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