| Dandy-Walker cyst upward herniation: the role of magnetic resonance imaging and double shunts. | |
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PMID: 2635299 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Upward transtentorial herniation of a Dandy-Walker cyst is a potentially fatal complication, particularly after solitary shunting of the lateral ventricle for associated hydrocephalus. Two patients with upward transtentorial herniation of their Dandy-Walker cysts are presented to illustrate the diagnostic value of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging with the demonstration of unique 'keyhole' and 'snail' signs on the axial and sagittal MR images, respectively. In both patients, double and simultaneous shunting en-Y of a lateral ventricle and the posterior fossa cyst resulted in the resolution of the herniation syndrome. |
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Authors:
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P Pillay; G H Barnett; C Lanzeiri; R Cruse |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatric neuroscience Volume: 15 ISSN: 0255-7975 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr Neurosci Publication Date: 1989 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-06-13 Completed Date: 1990-06-13 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8601677 Medline TA: Pediatr Neurosci Country: SWITZERLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 74-8; discussion 78-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts* Child Dandy-Walker Syndrome / complications*, diagnosis, surgery Encephalocele / diagnosis, etiology*, surgery Humans Hydrocephalus / complications* Magnetic Resonance Imaging* Male |
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