ICD-11 code : LA90.20;
Preferred Label : Vein of Galen aneurysm;
ICD-11 definition : Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation (VGAM) is a congenital vascular malformation
characterized by dilation of the embryonic precursor of the vein of Galen. It is a
sporadic lesion that occurs during embryogenesis. Cardiac insufficiency of variable
severity is the principle manifestation that leads to detection of the malformation
in newborns.;
ICD-11 synonym : Vein of Galen arteriovenous malformations;
Origin ID : 1884295064;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- ICD-10 Mapping
Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformation (VGAM) is a congenital vascular malformation
characterized by dilation of the embryonic precursor of the vein of Galen. It is a
sporadic lesion that occurs during embryogenesis. Cardiac insufficiency of variable
severity is the principle manifestation that leads to detection of the malformation
in newborns.
