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what is dandy walker syndrome?

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Congenital anomaly: Dandy walker is a congenital developmental abnormality of the cerebellum oftentimes including the development of a cyst in the cerebellum.  Typically, persons with this have abnormalities in walking and clumsiness.

Question 2

what is dandy-walker syndrome like?

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Brain Disorder: Dandy-walker syndrome is a neurological condition that occurs when part of the brain (the cerebellum) does not properly develop. This part of the brain helps to control movements as well as reflexes and perhaps some reflexive emotional responses as well. It can exist in mild to severe forms. For more info see http://www.Ninds.Nih.Gov/disorders/dandywalker/dandywalker.Htm.

Question 3

please explain dandy-walker syndrome to me?

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See below: Dandy–walker syndrome (dws), or dandy–walker complex, is a congenital brain malformation involving the cerebellum and the fluid filled spaces around it. A key feature of this syndrome is the partial or even complete absence of the part of the brain located between the two cerebellar hemispheres.

Question 4

dandy walker syndrome can it occur in adults?

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Not likely: Dandy walker malformation is a congenital problem, so if you have it, you have it from birth. Symptoms typically present early in life, some of which (like hydrocephalus) can be fatal, if left untreated. Milder variants of dandy walker, however, might not become apparent immediately or might be incidental findings on imaging later in life.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of dandy-walker syndrome?

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Multiple: Slow motor development, lack of coordination, unsteadiness when moving, headaches, vomiting, etc. This condition can exist in mild, moderate, or severe forms depending on the degree of damage to the cerebellum (the part of the brain involved in this syndrome) for more information visit http://www.Ninds.Nih.Gov/disorders/dandywalker/dandywalker.Htm.

Question 6

can you tell me anybody with dandy walker syndrome?

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Dandy Walker syndrom: This syndrome refers to a lack of development in the part of the brain called the cerebellum, an area called the vermis. On mr this is a lack of or "agenesis" of the vermis.

Question 7

what happens if i have dandy walker syndrome, can i get ssi?

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Hmmm: Your examination, your physical or mental limits, and the diagnosis for the cause of those limits determines how social support systems are utilized for those who need them.  You don't get SSI for presenting a label.  However, perhaps you would get it for being actually disabled from a defined illness.

Question 8

what is dandy-walker syndrome (also known as dandy-walker malf)?

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Congenital defect: Drs dandy and walker described a brain defect in children that caused a cystic enlargement of the fourth ventricle due to lack of development of drainage holes that normally drain spinal fluid out of the fourth ventricle.  This often causes large head, problems with balance, problems with learning, and seizures.  Surgery relieves pressure but does not cure the defect.

Question 9

is there anyone here that has known an adult with dandy-walker syndrome?

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Many: Dandy walker malformation can be quite benign.  It consists of a cyst of the cerebellum due to poor development of the foramina of the fourth ventricle.  Some patients are mildly ataxic and the malformation is found only incidentally on a ct scan.  Some are severe in infancy and need emergency surgery with shunt to relieve pressure.  Once managed, most can lead healthy long lives.L.

Question 10

what is the treatment for dandy-walker syndrome?

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Shunt.: Shunt of the cyst in the posterior brain fossa and or the lateral cerebral ventricles is usualy required. Antiepileptics for seizure control. 40% mortality in infancy; 35-50% normal intelligence; 25% associated with autosomal recessive genetic syndromes.

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