Dandy Walker Syndrome: A Case Report

Journal Title: MRIMS Journal of Health Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 4

Abstract

Abstract: Dandy walker syndrome is a rare congenital malformation that involves the cerebellum and fourth ventricle. It is characterized by agenesis or hypoplasia of cerebellar vermis, cystic dilatation of the fourth ventricle and enlargement of the posterior fossa. Dandy Walker Malformation is a condition which can be effectively diagnosed by imaging modalities, especially in antenatal period with a proper antenatal checkup and sonography Key words: Dandy walker syndrome, congenital malformation, fourth ventricle

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D Sravani, Rama Devi, Kavitha .

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D Sravani, Rama Devi, Kavitha . (2018). Dandy Walker Syndrome: A Case Report. MRIMS Journal of Health Sciences, 6(4), 123-124. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-475007