From fetal cardiac axis deviation to postnatal neurovascular diagnosis: road to a diagnosis of vein of Galen malformation

BMJ Case Reports 2026

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Authors: Lisiane Hoff Calegari, Radhiya Al Maktumi, Soume Bhattacharya, Renjini Lalitha
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2025-269444
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References: 9

Abstract

A term infant was admitted to the intensive care unit for respiratory distress following an elective caesarean section, secondary to fetal macrosomia. Antenatal history was significant for second-trimester anatomy ultrasound showing abnormal left cardiac axis deviation (65.9°), normal being 45±10

Fields of Study & Subjects

Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment Fetal and Pediatric Neurological Disorders Neonatal and fetal brain pathology

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ Case Reports
Volume
19
Issue
1
Pages
e269444–e269444
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN