Dandy Walker syndrome (DWS): clinical features
Evidence-based neurology checklist on dandy walker syndrome (dws): clinical features: Diagnostic criteria Large median posterior fossa cyst widely communicating with the fourth ventricle Absence of the lower vermis Hypoplastic, anteriorly rotated or upwardly displaced vermis Large bossing…
Diagnostic criteria
- Large median posterior fossa cyst widely communicating with the fourth ventricle
- Absence of the lower vermis
- Hypoplastic, anteriorly rotated or upwardly displaced vermis
- Large bossing posterior fossa
- Absence or flattening of the angle of the fastigium
- Antero-laterally displaced cerebellar hemispheres
Classification
Neurological features
Cardiac features
Genitourinary features
Gastrointestinal features
Other features
References
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