Childhood Cerebral Hemiatrophy (Dyke-Davidoff-Masson Syndrome) Presenting with Seizures: A Report of two Cases.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 3
Abstract
Childhood cerebral hemiatrophy or Dyke-Davidoff-Masson syndrome is very rare in our locality. characterized by symmetrical calcifications noticeable in parts of the brain. We present two cases of cerebral hemiatrophy (Dyke-Davidoff-Masson syndrome) in a 4 year old boy and 8 year old girl both presenting with seizures and diagnosed using computed tomography.
Authors and Affiliations
Danfulani Mohammed, Gele I. Haruna, Ma’aji M. Sadisu, Saidu A. Sule, Muhammad A. Musa
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP599042
- DOI 10.9790/0853-1603088993.
- Views 83
- Downloads 0
Original Research Article Study of Lipid Profile in People Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus In Relation To Antiretroviral Therapy.
Background – Lipid Abnormalities Are Common In Hiv Infected Patients Due To Hiv Infection Itself And Antiretroviral Therapy, So We Tries To Study Pattern Of Lipid Profile In People Living With Hiv Infection And Changes I...
A Study to Correlate Elevated Creatinine Phosphokinase with Snake Bite and Acute Kidney Injury
CONTEXT Hemotoxic snake bite is associated with acute kidney injury in around two thirds of cases. Thisstudy is toestablish therelation betweenelevated CPK values with acute kidney injuryand reversibility with alkaline d...
Study of Direct Trocar Insertion Technique For Creating Pneumoperitoneum In Laparoscopy: A Case Series Of 50 Cases
Introduction : Laparoscopy is the art of examining the abdominal cavity and its contents without making large incisions. The first step in laparoscopic surgery is LE and creation of pneumoperitoneum. This is a very impor...
Comparision of Urine Microalbuminuria and Uterine Artery Resistance Index as a Predictors of Hypertensive Disorders In Pregnancy As Alone And In Combination
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy complicate 1 in 10 pregnancies, often associated with maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity. It accounts for nearly one fifth of all maternal deaths. The only treatment for pre...
Esthetic Root Coverage of Miller’s Class II Gingival Recession Using Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft: a Case Report
Marginal tissue recession is a common feature amongst Andaman & Nicobar population with high standards of oral hygiene as well as amongst population with poor oral hygiene. Recession is frequently associated with aesthet...