Dandy-Walker syndrome in association with neurofibromatosis in monozygotictwins

Citation
Rl. Koul et al., Dandy-Walker syndrome in association with neurofibromatosis in monozygotictwins, SAUDI MED J, 21(4), 2000, pp. 390-392
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL
ISSN journal
03795284 → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
390 - 392
Database
ISI
SICI code
0379-5284(200004)21:4<390:DSIAWN>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
Dandy-Walker syndrome in monozygotic twins is reported. The twins reported, presented with delayed development, big head and dysmorphic features. In a ddition, there were significant cafe-au-lait spots on the trunk and other m inor features consistent with the diagnosis of neurofibromatosis. To the be st of our knowledge, Dandy-Walker syndrome in combination with neurofibroma tosis in monozygotic twins has not been previously reported.