DANDY WALKER SYNDROME
\dˈandi wˈɔːkə sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm], \dˈandi wˈɔːkə sˈɪndɹəʊm], \d_ˈa_n_d_i w_ˈɔː_k_ə s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɹ_əʊ_m]\
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A congenital abnormality of the central nervous system marked by failure of the midline structures of the cerebellum to develop, dilation of the fourth ventricle, and upward displacement of the transverse sinuses, tentorium, and torcula. Clinical features include occipital bossing, progressive head enlargement, bulging of anterior fontanelle, papilledema, ataxia, gait disturbances, nystagmus, and intellectual compromise. (From Menkes, Textbook of Child Neurology, 5th ed, pp294-5)
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