Guzmán-Lepe A, Baltazar-Alba I, Padilla-Soto S

Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT

Malformation or Dandy Walker syndrome (DWM) is a congenital condition very rare, but one of the main causes of hydrocephalus in newborns. Is mainly characterized by concongenital hydrocephalus, cystic widening of the fourth ventricle, agenesis of cerebellar vermis, in addition to atresia or occlusion of the hole of Magendie and Luschka. The presentation of this malformation is variable and symptoms begin in childhood.

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