Paediatrics – MCQ 17 – A newborn presents with congestive heart failure

A newborn presents with congestive heart failure, on examination has bulging anterior fontanellae with a bruit on ausculation. Transfontanella USG shows a hypoechoic midline mass with dilated lateral ventricles. Most likely diagnosis is –
a) Medulloblastoma
b) Encephalocele
c) Vein of Galen malformation
d) Arachnoid cyst

Correct answer : c) Vein of Galen malformation

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