Dandy–Walker syndrome associated with syringomyelia in an adult: a case report and literature review
Dandy–Walker syndrome associated with syringomyelia is a rare condition, with few reports of adult cases. We describe an adult case of Dandy–Walker syndrome with concomitant syringomyelia. A 33-year-old man presented with a 3-month history of walking instability, numbness in the hands, memory deteri...
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| author | Nan Zhang Zhenyu Qi Xuewen Zhang Fangping Zhong Hui Yao Xiang Xu Jiangang Liu Yulun Huang |
| author_facet | Nan Zhang Zhenyu Qi Xuewen Zhang Fangping Zhong Hui Yao Xiang Xu Jiangang Liu Yulun Huang |
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| description | Dandy–Walker syndrome associated with syringomyelia is a rare condition, with few reports of adult cases. We describe an adult case of Dandy–Walker syndrome with concomitant syringomyelia. A 33-year-old man presented with a 3-month history of walking instability, numbness in the hands, memory deterioration, and urinary incontinence. A physical examination showed a positive Romberg sign. Brain computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging showed hydrocephalus, a cyst in the posterior fossa, absence of the cerebellar vermis, hypoplasia of the corpus callosum and cerebella, and syringomyelia. All of these symptoms were consistent with the diagnosis of Dandy–Walker syndrome. Surgery involving arachnoid adhesiolysis and endoscopic third ventriculostomy was performed. At the 6-month follow-up, the symptoms were completely relieved. Magnetic resonance imaging showed that syringomyelia was greatly reduced and the hydrocephalus remained unchanged. Dandy–Walker syndrome with concomitant syringomyelia in adults is exceedingly rare. Early diagnosis and appropriate surgical treatment of this condition should be highlighted. Combined arachnoid adhesiolysis and endoscopic third ventriculostomy may be an effective approach. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-69fdcf96b0984869a9d26c9ba08d8d112022-12-21T17:16:38ZengSAGE PublishingJournal of International Medical Research0300-06051473-23002019-04-014710.1177/0300060518808961Dandy–Walker syndrome associated with syringomyelia in an adult: a case report and literature reviewNan ZhangZhenyu QiXuewen ZhangFangping ZhongHui YaoXiang XuJiangang LiuYulun HuangDandy–Walker syndrome associated with syringomyelia is a rare condition, with few reports of adult cases. We describe an adult case of Dandy–Walker syndrome with concomitant syringomyelia. A 33-year-old man presented with a 3-month history of walking instability, numbness in the hands, memory deterioration, and urinary incontinence. A physical examination showed a positive Romberg sign. Brain computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging showed hydrocephalus, a cyst in the posterior fossa, absence of the cerebellar vermis, hypoplasia of the corpus callosum and cerebella, and syringomyelia. All of these symptoms were consistent with the diagnosis of Dandy–Walker syndrome. Surgery involving arachnoid adhesiolysis and endoscopic third ventriculostomy was performed. At the 6-month follow-up, the symptoms were completely relieved. Magnetic resonance imaging showed that syringomyelia was greatly reduced and the hydrocephalus remained unchanged. Dandy–Walker syndrome with concomitant syringomyelia in adults is exceedingly rare. Early diagnosis and appropriate surgical treatment of this condition should be highlighted. Combined arachnoid adhesiolysis and endoscopic third ventriculostomy may be an effective approach.https://doi.org/10.1177/0300060518808961 |
| spellingShingle | Nan Zhang Zhenyu Qi Xuewen Zhang Fangping Zhong Hui Yao Xiang Xu Jiangang Liu Yulun Huang Dandy–Walker syndrome associated with syringomyelia in an adult: a case report and literature review Journal of International Medical Research |
| title | Dandy–Walker syndrome associated with syringomyelia in an adult: a case report and literature review |
| title_full | Dandy–Walker syndrome associated with syringomyelia in an adult: a case report and literature review |
| title_fullStr | Dandy–Walker syndrome associated with syringomyelia in an adult: a case report and literature review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Dandy–Walker syndrome associated with syringomyelia in an adult: a case report and literature review |
| title_short | Dandy–Walker syndrome associated with syringomyelia in an adult: a case report and literature review |
| title_sort | dandy walker syndrome associated with syringomyelia in an adult a case report and literature review |
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