| Sudden unexpected death in patients with Dandy-Walker malformation. | |
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PMID: 7499758 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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An uncommon but well-recognized occurrence in patients with Dandy-Walker malformation is sudden unexpected death. The mechanism of demise has not been established. We report three patients with Dandy-Walker malformation that experienced sudden unexpected death without uncal or tonsillar herniation, the mechanism usually proposed for demise in such situations. Our findings suggest the possibility of vascular compromise as the cause of the sudden unexpected death in these patients. Early and effective relief of the pressure in the posterior fossa may prevent the occurrence of this catastrophic complication. |
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Authors:
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R D Elterman; J B Bodensteiner; J J Barnard |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of child neurology Volume: 10 ISSN: 0883-0738 ISO Abbreviation: J. Child Neurol. Publication Date: 1995 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-01-18 Completed Date: 1996-01-18 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8606714 Medline TA: J Child Neurol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 382-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Dallas Pediatric Neurology Associates, Dallas Hospital, TX 75243-1708, USA. |
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Brain
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pathology* Brain Stem / pathology Cerebellum / pathology Cerebral Ventricles / pathology Child Child, Preschool Dandy-Walker Syndrome / pathology* Death, Sudden / pathology* Female Humans Intracranial Pressure / physiology Male |
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