Unusual Presentation of Dyke-Davidoff-Masson Syndrome
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: Dyke-Davidoff-Masson syndrome (DDMS) is a rare disease which is clinically characterized by hemiparesis, seizures, facial asymmetry, and mental retardation. The classical radiological findings are cerebral hemiatrophy, calvarial thickening, and hyperpneumatization of the frontal sinuses. This disease is a rare entity, and it mainly presents in childhood. Adult presentation of DDMS is unusual and has been rarely reported in the medical literature. We report a Case of DDMS in a 37yr old female who presented with Tonic Clonic Seizures involving right half of the body with secondary generalization and Spastic Hemiparesis of right half of the body with facial asymmetry without mental retardation. Material and Methods - Nil Result - Nil Conclusion: This case report shows an unusual presention of the rare Dyke-Davidoff-Masson syndrome (DDMS) in an adult female.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Deepak Agrawal
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP285431
- DOI -
- Views 77
- Downloads 0
A Study of Benign Breast Diseases in a Tertiary Rural Hospital
Abstract
Study of Serum Magnesium in Diabetes Mellitus and Correlation with its Microvascular Complications
Aim: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is on a rising trend. Hypomagnesemia has been reported to occur with increased frequency in patients with type 2 diabetes milletus. It is frequently overlooked and under treated....
Ocular Manifestations in Polytrauma Patients in Pediatric Age Group in Tertiary Care Center in Central India
Purpose: In a tertiary center in Central India everyday many pediatric patients present with polytrauma to the emergency department with life threatening injuries. In such scenario ocular injuries remain the one of the c...
Early Orthodontics Interception in Mixed Dentition Using 2x4 Appliance: A Series of 3 Case Report
Mixed dentition period is considered as one of the most essential age for undergoing orthodontic treatment. One of the common myth’s parents have is that orthodontic treatment should be done only after the complete erupt...
Migrated Intra-uterine Contraceptive Device: The Need for Proper Counselling
The migration of IUCD into the bladder has been reported in several literatures1,2. This sometimes occurs at the time of insertion when the uterus is perforated, but may also occur by erosion into uterus and bladder foll...