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Anna Misyail Abdul Rashid1, Mohamad Syafeeq Faeez Md Noh2
1Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia.
BMC Neurology
|May 31, 2018
Summary
Dyke-Davidoff-Masson syndrome, a rare neurological condition, presents with cerebral hemiatrophy and hemiparesis. Early diagnosis through imaging is crucial for effective management of this brain injury sequela.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroradiology
- Pediatric Neurology
Background:
- Dyke-Davidoff-Masson syndrome is a rare neurological disorder stemming from early-life brain injury.
- Characterized by cerebral hemiatrophy, contralateral hemiparesis, and seizures.
- Etiology is diverse, with unknown incidence.
Observation:
- A 13-year-old female presented with headaches and complex-partial seizures.
- Clinical findings included right-sided hemiparesis.
- Imaging revealed left parieto-temporal infarct with cerebral atrophy.
Findings:
- Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed features consistent with Dyke-Davidoff-Masson syndrome.
- Workup for stroke in young individuals was negative.
- The diagnosis was established through neuroradiological evaluation.
Implications:
- The rarity of Dyke-Davidoff-Masson syndrome can lead to diagnostic delays.
- Familiarity with characteristic neuroimaging findings facilitates prompt diagnosis.
- Accurate diagnosis is essential for appropriate patient management and treatment planning.
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