Conservative management of thrombosed vein of Galen malformations. Report of two cases and a review of the literature.

Abstract

Spontaneously thrombosed vein of Galen malformations are rare congenital vascular malformations. Surgical treatment of these lesions based on experience with the management of patent malformations has yielded less than satisfactory results. This report reviews the literature concerning these lesions and details our experience with nonoperative management in 2 patients.