Aneurysm of the vein of galen in infant, handling and nursing care

Abstract

The vein of Galen is the largest vessel in the pineal region being located within the cuadrigeminal tank. Said cistern covers the space corresponding to the pineal region. It lies between both choroidal fissure and has a pyramidal configuration. Malformations of the vein of Galen are congenital abnormalities that have caused high morbidity and mortality but from the nineties the development of prenatal diagnostic techniques and endovascular therapy have allowed to modify the forecast. The aneurysm of the vein of Galen is rare; it originates from a defect in the fusion of the internal cerebral veins in training between the 6th and the 11th week of pregnancy, it can manifest in the neonatal period as congestive heart failure torpid according to the size of the lesion produces a box high output heart failure, cyanosis and convulsions.If term newborn was admitted to the intensive care uni. Its etiology is unknown. 

If term newborn was admitted to the intensive care unit for vomiting from 9 hours old, unexplained crying sharp deviation calling attention to the right corner of the mouth occurs. On physical examination tense fontanelle, increased respiratory rate. She underwent computed tomography (CT) reporting; Aneurysm of the vein of Galen and subarachnoid hemorrhage, hydrocephalus secondary to aneurysm. The infant died sud- denly four days after birth from heart failure.

Keywords

Aneurysm, Neonate, Vein of Galen