Case Reports and Reviews: Open Access

Galen Vein Aneurysm: Case Report

Abide Zakaria1, Kaddouri Soufiane, Es-Sebbani Chaimae, Ennouali Hassan, Elfenni Jamal, and EN-Naffa Issam

Abstract

The term "Galena vein aneurysm" encompasses various vascular abnormalities characterized by the dilation of the vein of Galen. This condition is considered a rare vascular malformation, with experts estimating an incidence of approximately 1 in 25,000 births. Despite accounting for only 1% of all intracranial abnormalities, it affects up to 30% of the pediatric population. In this report, we present a case of prenatal diagnosis of Galen vein aneurysm using sonography and magnetic resonance imaging techniques.

Keywords: Galen vein, Aneurysm, Vascular malformation, Sonography, MRI.