Abstract
Dandy Walker malformation (DWM) is a rare congenital brain anomaly characterized by cystic dilation of the fourth ventricle and hypoplasia of the cerebellar vermis. Other extracranial anomalies can be associated, including cardiac defects. We report a rare patient with DWM associated with progressive heart failure secondary to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. He was diagnosed at 2 months of age and died 5 months later. We conclude that hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can be associated with DWM with poor prognosis. A careful cardiac evaluation is needed in all infants with DWM for early recognition of such potentially serious associated cardiac malformations.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 368-370 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Neurosciences |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - Oct 1 2009 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Psychiatry and Mental health