Dandy-Walker Syndrome. Case Report and Literature Review
Dandy-Walker syndrome is associated with cystic dilatation of the fourth ventricle, varying degrees of abnormality of the cerebellar vermix, and supratentorial hydrocephalus. It is mainly based on an abnormal development of the cerebrospinal fluid communication pathways. Genetic predisposition assoc...
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| author | William Ernesto González Águila Osiris Intento García Nilda Beatriz Cortizo Martínez |
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| description | Dandy-Walker syndrome is associated with cystic dilatation of the fourth ventricle, varying degrees of abnormality of the cerebellar vermix, and supratentorial hydrocephalus. It is mainly based on an abnormal development of the cerebrospinal fluid communication pathways. Genetic predisposition associated with malformations and chromosomal alterations has been suggested. The diagnosis can be carried out during the prenatal or postnatal stage, clinically and diagnostic imaging studies. We present the case of a newborn who was admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit due to hypotonic, tongue protrusion with sucking disorders. A transfontanellar ultrasound was performed, with dilation of the lateral ventricles. In addition to the dilation of the lateral ventricles, a cyst in the choroid plexus and signs of brain atrophy were observed. She was diagnosed with Dandy-Walker syndrome, without surgical criteria because she did not present signs of hydrocephalus. The case is presented because it is a rare malformation of the central nervous system. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4e60094619574811a2373b9c8063b46f2025-01-30T21:22:01ZspaUniversidad de las Ciencias Médicas de CienfuegosRevista Finlay2221-24342022-11-01124475479600Dandy-Walker Syndrome. Case Report and Literature ReviewWilliam Ernesto González Águila0Osiris Intento García1Nilda Beatriz Cortizo Martínez2Hospital General Universitario Dr. Gustavo Aldereguía Lima. Cienfuegos.Hospital General Universitario Dr. Gustavo Aldereguía Lima. Cienfuegos.Hospital General Universitario Dr. Gustavo Aldereguía Lima. Cienfuegos.Dandy-Walker syndrome is associated with cystic dilatation of the fourth ventricle, varying degrees of abnormality of the cerebellar vermix, and supratentorial hydrocephalus. It is mainly based on an abnormal development of the cerebrospinal fluid communication pathways. Genetic predisposition associated with malformations and chromosomal alterations has been suggested. The diagnosis can be carried out during the prenatal or postnatal stage, clinically and diagnostic imaging studies. We present the case of a newborn who was admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit due to hypotonic, tongue protrusion with sucking disorders. A transfontanellar ultrasound was performed, with dilation of the lateral ventricles. In addition to the dilation of the lateral ventricles, a cyst in the choroid plexus and signs of brain atrophy were observed. She was diagnosed with Dandy-Walker syndrome, without surgical criteria because she did not present signs of hydrocephalus. The case is presented because it is a rare malformation of the central nervous system.https://revfinlay.sld.cu/index.php/finlay/article/view/1178predisposición genéticasistema nervioso centraldiagnóstico por imagenreporte de casos |
| spellingShingle | William Ernesto González Águila Osiris Intento García Nilda Beatriz Cortizo Martínez Dandy-Walker Syndrome. Case Report and Literature Review Revista Finlay predisposición genética sistema nervioso central diagnóstico por imagen reporte de casos |
| title | Dandy-Walker Syndrome. Case Report and Literature Review |
| title_full | Dandy-Walker Syndrome. Case Report and Literature Review |
| title_fullStr | Dandy-Walker Syndrome. Case Report and Literature Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Dandy-Walker Syndrome. Case Report and Literature Review |
| title_short | Dandy-Walker Syndrome. Case Report and Literature Review |
| title_sort | dandy walker syndrome case report and literature review |
| topic | predisposición genética sistema nervioso central diagnóstico por imagen reporte de casos |
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