Developmental Neuropathology
Chapter 11: Dandy-Walker Malformation
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Dandy-Walker malformation (DVM): well described, but poorly defined. Features exist on a spectrum including

Can also find lack of patency of one or more foramina of the 4th ventricle.

Dandy-Walker variant (DWV): anteriorly rotated cerebellar vermis with or without dilatation of the 4th ventricle. Unclear if this is separate entity or just mild DWM.

Epidemiology

Embryology

Genetics

Clinical features

Macroscopy

Histopathology

Differential diagnosis



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