Dyke-Davidoff-Masson Syndrome
Dyke-Davidoff-Masson syndrome refers to atrophy of one cerebral hemisphere (hemiatrophy) due to an insult to the brain in fetal or early childhood period. This is an uncommon condition. We present a case of a nine month- old female presented with seizure and weakness of the right upper and lower...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nepal Medical Association
2013-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Nepal Medical Association |
| Online Access: | http://jnma.com.np/jnma/index.php/jnma/article/view/578 |
| Summary: | Dyke-Davidoff-Masson syndrome refers to atrophy of one cerebral hemisphere (hemiatrophy) due to
an insult to the brain in fetal or early childhood period. This is an uncommon condition. We present a
case of a nine month- old female presented with seizure and weakness of the right upper and lower
extremities and subsequently computed tomography was performed and showed hemiatrophy of
the left fronto-parietal lobe with degenerative changes in the left cerebral peduncle.
Keywords: Dyke-Davidoff-Masson syndrome; hemiatrophy; hemiplegia. |
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| ISSN: | 0028-2715 1815-672X |