Goldston Syndrome – A Rare Case Report
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Neonatal Medicine and Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
ABSTRACT Goldston syndrome is a condition where Dandy-Walker malformation of brain is associated with polycystic kidneys. Newborn on day one came to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for evaluation of hydrocephalus. Fetal cranial ultrasound revealed deficient vermis with a posterior fossa cyst communicating with 4th ventricle suggestive of Dandy-Walker malformation. Ultrasound abdomen and pelvis showed echogenic enlarged kidneys containing small cysts. The diagnosis of Goldston syndrome was suggested. Dandy-Walker malformation was confirmed by MRI brain.
Authors and Affiliations
Nagabhushan B M, Pavitra N Aralikatti, Vijayalaxmi Gagandeep
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- DOI 10.7860/IJNMR/2016/23065.2196
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