Dandy walker malformation

INTRODUCTION 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538197/ 

Dandy-Walker malformation or syndrome is a rare congenital neurological anomaly that affects the development of the cerebellum, the region of the brain responsible for motor coordination and balance. This posterior fossa anomaly is characterized by agenesis or hypoplasia of the vermis and cystic enlargement of the fourth ventricle, causing upward displacement of the tentorium and torcula. Most patients have hydrocephalus at the time of diagnosis. Dandy-Walker malformation is the most common posterior fossa malformation, and it typically occurs sporadically. The syndrome can manifest with a wide spectrum of neurological and developmental symptoms, making timely recognition and management crucial for improving patient outcomes

CASE REPORT 

A 13 year old boy presented to the general medicine OPD of KIMS, Narketpally on 17th May 2025 , with the following complaints

dribbling of urine from the back of the penis 

inability to stand up from a squatting position 

he has a history of difficulty in sucking , he even had difficulty breast feeding as an infant .



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