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  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Neuroimaging
  • Rare Diseases

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  • Dyke-Davidoff-Masson syndrome (DDMS) is a rare congenital neurological disorder typically presenting in childhood.
  • It is characterized by a spectrum of neurological deficits, including seizures, motor impairments, and developmental delays.

Observation:

  • This case report details a 13-year-old girl with a history of seizures, speech difficulty, facial deviation, and progressive hemiparesis since age two.
  • Clinical presentation included delayed developmental milestones, consistent with DDMS.
  • Brain imaging revealed characteristic findings: right cerebral hemiatrophy, ventriculomegaly, sinus hyperpneumatization, decreased cortical vein caliber, and ipsilateral skull thickening.

Findings:

  • Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed the diagnosis of DDMS.
  • MRI provided more detailed visualization of early manifestations compared to CT.
  • The findings underscore the importance of advanced neuroimaging in diagnosing DDMS.

Implications:

  • Early and accurate diagnosis of DDMS is vital for optimizing a child's cognitive and physical development through a multidisciplinary approach.
  • Increased clinical awareness of DDMS is necessary to prevent misdiagnosis and ensure timely intervention.
  • Further research is needed to establish standardized management protocols for DDMS.