A vein of Galen malformation in an arteriovenous malformation that may cause a variety of cardiovascular and neurologic sequalae. Color flow Doppler is an accurate and fast method of diagnosing a vein of Galen malformation in utero. Early detection may improve the prognosis for these infants.
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