Vein of Galen Malformations
Congenital arteriovenous malformation involving the VEIN OF GALEN, a large deep vein at the base of the brain. The rush of arterial blood directly into the vein of Galen, without passing through the CAPILLARIES, can overwhelm the heart and lead to CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE.
Year introduced: 2008
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Tree Number(s): C10.228.140.300.520.500, C10.500.190.500.500, C14.240.850.750.295.500, C14.240.850.875.500.500, C14.907.150.295.500, C14.907.253.560.400.500, C16.131.240.850.750.295.500, C16.131.240.850.875.500.500, C16.131.666.190.500.500
MeSH Unique ID: D054080
Entry Terms:
- Galen Malformations Veins
- Malformations Vein, Galen
- Malformations Veins, Galen
- Vein Of Galen Malformation