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Rare Disease

vein of Galen aneurysm

MONDO:0015196

Also known as:vein of Galen arteriovenous malformationsGalen vein aneurysmGalenic arteriovenous malformation

Overview

Vein of Galen aneurysm is a rare formof arteriovenous malformation in which the embryonic precursor to the vein of Galen, a vein at the base of the brain, dilates causing too much blood to rush to the heart. This can lead to rapid heart failure. Other features may include increased head circumference resulting from hydrocephalus, unusually prominent veins on the face and scalp, developmental delay, persistent headache, and other neurological findings. Vein of Galen aneurysm is often recognized on an ultrasound late in pregnancy. In other cases, it is diagnosed after birth. Although the exact cause remains unknown, this condition appears to result from a defect in early fetal development. Treatment is aimed at decreasing the blood flow through the malformation while maximizing the blood supply to the brain. Minimally invasive surgical techniques are preferred, such as endovascular embolization.

Diagnosis

Biomarker and diagnostic research for vein of Galen aneurysm has been reported in the published literature.

Prognosis

Estimated prevalence: Unknown (Unknown prevalence).

Research Landscape

Sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and PubMed. Publication types are classified using NLM-curated article metadata; research type breakdowns reflect the nature of published work for this disease.

No clinical trials have been registered for vein of Galen aneurysm.

131 publications have been identified in PubMed for vein of Galen aneurysm. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (35%), Review / Meta-Analysis (17%), and Basic Science / Preclinical (15%).

Research Type	Count	% of Total
Patient case studies	46	35%

Data assembled from 3 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 20, 2026, 8:37 AM UTC

MONDOHPOClinicalTrials.govFDAPubMedHGNCClinVarClinGenGeneReviewsOrphanetOMIMRUSP

Medical References

External Resources

Orphanet

European rare disease database

Orphanet:1053

GARD

Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center

GARD:5467

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Right Superior Vena Cava Drainage Into the Left Atrium in Association With Vein of Galen Malformation.

vein of Galen aneurysm

Overview

Diagnosis

Prognosis

Research Landscape

Medical References

External Resources

Orphanet

GARD

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Questions for Your Care Team

Questions for Your Care Team

Recent Publications

Latest News & Developments

Right Superior Vena Cava Drainage Into the Left Atrium in Association With Vein of Galen Malformation.