Case Report : vein of galen aneurysmal malformation in the fetus and neonatal outcome

Abstract EN

Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation [VGMA] is a rare and abnormal vascular malformation of the fetal vascular cerebral system.

We present a case at 37 weeks of gestation which has been referred to our institution with suspicion of VGAM associated with early fetal cardiac congestive failure.

After confirmation of the diagnosis the parents were informed about the diagnosis by multidisciplinary team consisting of a feto-maternal specialists, Neurosurgeon and Neonatologist.

Patient had lower segment cesarean section at 38 weeks of gestation.

The newborn was admitted to Neonatal Intensive care unit and due to sustained cardiac failure neonatal death occur after 48 hours.