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Di Meglio L, Sica G, Toscano P, Orlandi G, Manzo L, Mazzarelli LL, Sica C, Di Meglio A. A systematic review of prenatally diagnosed vein of Galen malformations: prenatal predictive markers and management from fetal life to childhood. Front Pediatr 2024; 12:1401468. [PMID: 39022219 PMCID: PMC11251923 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2024.1401468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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Introduction Vein of Galen malformations (VGMs) account for less than 1% of all intracranial vascular malformations. However, in fetal and pediatric populations, they represent the most common vascular malformation of the brain. For the effective management of this condition, an optimal knowledge of its prenatal and postnatal clinical features is mandatory. Methods Articles published between 1 January 2003 and 31 January 2024, reported in PubMed and EMBASE, were evaluated for a systematic review analyzing the prenatal and postnatal features and management of fetal VGMs. Results Thirty-one papers reporting information on 51 prenatally diagnosed VGMs were included. The most common prenatal features were fetal hydrocephalus (39%) and cardiomegaly (56%). Postnatal data for 43 VGM cases are described. The overall mortality was 58.14%. In total, 77.78% of the survivors had normal development. Conclusions Close follow-up and a multidisciplinary approach are mandatory to manage this condition. Our study aimed to provide a guide for gynecologists, neonatologists, cardiologists, and neuroradiologists.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lavinia Di Meglio
- Residency School of Pediatrics, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- University of Medicine and Surgery Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine and Surgery Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine and Surgery Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine and Surgery Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine and Surgery Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy
- Diagnositica Ecografia e Prenatale di A. Di Meglio, Naples, Italy
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- Diagnositica Ecografia e Prenatale di A. Di Meglio, Naples, Italy
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Tawfiq A, Alsabban Z, Baradwan S. Multidisciplinary care of fetal vein of Galen arteriovenous malformation diagnosed via Doppler ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging: A case report. Case Rep Womens Health 2024; 42:e00615. [PMID: 38746059 PMCID: PMC11092392 DOI: 10.1016/j.crwh.2024.e00615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Fetal vein of Galen malformation (VOGM) represents a rare congenital anomaly affecting the fetal cerebral vasculature. A 27-year-old Middle Eastern woman was referred due to intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and fetal cardiac anomalies identified at 35 weeks of gestation. The diagnosis of fetal VOGM with dilated neck vessels was established through a combination of color Doppler ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging. A multidisciplinary approach involving maternal-fetal medicine, neonatology, pediatric cardiology, and interventional radiology was implemented. Given the grave prognosis for the baby, the patient received comprehensive counseling. Subsequent monitoring revealed a non-reassuring fetal heart trace, prompting the decision to perform a cesarean section. The newborn, a girl, was admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit for further management but she died shortly thereafter, with heart failure and intracranial hemorrhage identified as the probable causes of death. In summary, the diagnosis and management of VOGMs demand specialized expertise and a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to optimize patient care and outcomes.
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- Afaf Tawfiq
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Radiology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Bursać D, Stipanović J, Partl JZ, Lučić D, Hadžić D, Bošnjak DC, Duić Ž. Literature review and case report: Rare case of successful prenatal detection of Vein of Galen Malformation (VGAM). Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol X 2024; 22:100306. [PMID: 38846579 PMCID: PMC11153931 DOI: 10.1016/j.eurox.2024.100306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation (VGAM) is a rare vascular anomaly originating during embryonic development, specifically between the 6th and 11th weeks of gestation. This malformation results from abnormal arteriovenous connections between primitive choroidal arteries and the median prosencephalic vein (MPV) of Markowski. Typically, the MPV regresses by the 11th week, but in VGAM, this regression is hindered, leading to persistent abnormal flow and the formation of arteriovenous shunts. We present a case of successful prenatal detection, as well as a comprehensive literature review that summarizes current knowledge, emphasizes the importance of prenatal detection, detailed imaging techniques, understanding clinical presentations, and outlines treatment options. Prenatal detection, crucial for early intervention, has become feasible through ultrasonography and MRI. Fetal MRI has emerged as the gold standard, offering detailed insights into arterial feeders, nidus presence, fistula position, venous drainage, and potential complications. The clinical presentation of VGAM varies with age, and neonates diagnosed in utero may exhibit signs of high-output cardiac failure. Early detection is critical for timely intervention, as untreated VGAMs often result in high mortality rates. Prognosis depends on the severity of heart failure, the number of arteriovenous shunts, and the presence of accompanying fetal abnormalities. Various imaging modalities, including CT angiography and digital subtraction angiography (DSA), aid in the assessment and treatment of VGAM. DSA remains the gold standard for evaluating angioarchitecture and guiding endovascular interventions. The optimal treatment for VGAM is transarterial embolization, offering significant improvements in prognosis. Surgical interventions are limited due to high morbidity and mortality. Management decisions should consider the balance between minimizing neurological damage and achieving maximum embolization effectiveness.
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- Danijel Bursać
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Merkur, Zagreb, Croatia
- University of North, University Center Varaždin, Croatia
- School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Neonatology, University Hospital Merkur, Zagreb, Croatia
- School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Merkur, Zagreb, Croatia
- School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
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- Polyclinic Vaš pregled, Zagreb, Croatia
- School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Sisters of Charity, Zagreb, Croatia
- School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Merkur, Zagreb, Croatia
- School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Merkur, Zagreb, Croatia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Sisters of Charity, Zagreb, Croatia
- School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
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Hale AT, Liu S, Huang F, Song Y, Crowley MR, Crossman DK, Caudill C, Arynchyna-Smith A, Chapman L, Feldman MJ, Saccomano BW, Rocque BG, Rozzelle CJ, Blount JP, Johnston JM, Chong Z, Jones JG. Endoluminal Biopsy for Vein of Galen Malformation. Neurosurgery 2024; 95:00006123-990000000-01166. [PMID: 38747605 PMCID: PMC11449423 DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000002986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Vein of Galen malformation (VOGM), the result of arteriovenous shunting between choroidal and/or subependymal arteries and the embryologic prosencephalic vein, is among the most severe cerebrovascular disorders of childhood. We hypothesized that in situ analysis of the VOGM lesion using endoluminal tissue sampling (ETS) is feasible and may advance our understanding of VOGM genetics, pathogenesis, and maintenance. METHODS We collected germline DNA (cheek swab) from patients and their families for genetic analysis. In situ VOGM "endothelial" cells (ECs), defined as CD31+ and CD45-, were obtained from coils through ETS during routine endovascular treatment. Autologous peripheral femoral ECs were also collected from the access sheath. Single-cell RNA sequencing of both VOGM and peripheral ECs was performed to demonstrate feasibility to define the transcriptional architecture. Comparison was also made with a published normative cerebrovascular transcriptome atlas. A subset of VOGM ECs was reserved for future DNA sequencing to assess for somatic and second-hit mutations. RESULTS Our cohort contains 6 patients who underwent 10 ETS procedures from arterial and/or venous access during routine VOGM treatment (aged 12 days to ∼6 years). No periprocedural complications attributable to ETS occurred. Six unique coil types were used. ETS captured 98 ± 88 (mean ± SD; range 17-256) experimental ECs (CD31+ and CD45-). There was no discernible correlation between cell yield and coil type or route of access. Single-cell RNA sequencing demonstrated hierarchical clustering and unique cell populations within the VOGM EC compartment compared with peripheral EC controls when annotated using a publicly available cerebrovascular cell atlas. CONCLUSION ETS may supplement investigations aimed at development of a molecular-genetic taxonomic classification scheme for VOGM. Moreover, results may eventually inform the selection of personalized pharmacologic or genetic therapies for VOGM and cerebrovascular disorders more broadly.
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- Andrew T. Hale
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Single Cell and Flow Cytometry Core, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Heflin Genetics Center and Genetics Research Division, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Heflin Genetics Center and Genetics Research Division, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Heflin Genetics Center and Genetics Research Division, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Heflin Genetics Center and Genetics Research Division, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Heflin Genetics Center and Genetics Research Division, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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Li TG, Zhang YY, Nie F, Peng MJ, Li YZ, Li PL. Diagnosis of foetal vein of galen aneurysmal malformation by ultrasound combined with magnetic resonance imaging: a case series. BMC Med Imaging 2020; 20:63. [PMID: 32532203 PMCID: PMC7291422 DOI: 10.1186/s12880-020-00463-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Foetal vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation (VGAM) is a very rare congenital malformation of the cerebral blood vessels. We sought to evaluate the diagnostic value of ultrasound in combination with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in foetal VGAM. Case presentation Prenatal ultrasound combined with MRI diagnosed five cases of VGAM. Two dimensional ultrasound images were used to find the echo-free cystic structure below the thalamus and above the cerebellum with five cases. Colour blood flow showed dilated VGAM in five cases, while the arteriovenous spectrum was explored in two cases and foetal heart failure was found in other three cases. MRI was manifested as a dilated VGAM found at the midline of the brain, demonstrating widening or dilation of the straight sinus in four cases, ventricular dilatation in one case, brain parenchyma bleeding in two cases, and grey matter softening in one case. One infant died on the day of its birth, while the other four infants died within one month to six months after birth. Conclusions Ultrasound combined with MRI can more accurately and comprehensively observe the pathological characteristics of VGAM, diagnose related complications early and determine its prognosis.
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- Tian-Gang Li
- Department of Ultrasound Diagnosis, Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child-care Hospital, Lanzhou, 730050, Gansu Province, P. R. China.,Department of Ultrasound diagnosis, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu Province, P. R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound Diagnosis, Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child-care Hospital, Lanzhou, 730050, Gansu Province, P. R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound diagnosis, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu Province, P. R. China.
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- Department of Ultrasound Diagnosis, Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child-care Hospital, Lanzhou, 730050, Gansu Province, P. R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound Diagnosis, Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child-care Hospital, Lanzhou, 730050, Gansu Province, P. R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound Diagnosis, Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child-care Hospital, Lanzhou, 730050, Gansu Province, P. R. China
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