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My daughter was diagnosed with Dandy Walker syndrome when she was 5. She is now a young woman of 36. Her shunt has been replaced once since the first one. And has borne 6 children!

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there is none if you get the right treatment because I have it

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Type your answer here... I have a son who is 23 years old and would like to talk with others to find out the oldest living person with Dandy Walker ?

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Are there clinical trials for Dandy-Walker syndrome?

There are no clinical trials for Dandy-Walker syndrome


Who discovered Dandy-Walker syndrome?

The condition is named for doctors Walter E. Dandy and Arthur E. Walker


Who discovered the dandy walker syndrome?

Walter E. Dandy and Arthur E. Walker described the signs and symptoms of the condition in the early 1900s


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Apple Valley, MN


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What is the prognosis for Dandy-Walker syndrome?

Prognosis for DWM varies anywhere from excellent to fatal


What is the prognosis for Dandy Walker syndrome?

Prognosis for DWM varies anywhere from excellent to fatal


How is Dandy-Walker syndrome treated?

The primary treatment for DWM and associated hydrocephalus is the placement of a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt


What is Dandywalker syndrome?

a congenital brain malformation involving the cerebellum and the fluid filled spaces around it. A key feature of this syndrome is the partial or even complete absence of the part of the brain located between the two cerebellar hemispheres (cerebellar vermis). The Dandy-Walker complex is a genetically sporadic disorder that occurs one in every 25,000 live births, mostly in females. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dandy-Walker_syndrome


How does Dandy-Walker syndrome look in infants?

In infants, symptoms can include irritability, seizures , vomiting, abnormal breathing, nystagmus (jerky eye movements), and slow motor development


What causes Dandy-Walker syndrome?

The true cause of DWM is unknown. However, the components of the malformation seem to be related to a disruption in development of the middle portion of the lower part of the brain in the embryonic stage


What actors and actresses appeared in Dandy navigateur - 1920?

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