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ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2024

Concurrent Dandy-Walker malformation and persistent fetal vasculature: A case report.

Farwa Nisa, Hala Nisa, Arsalan Nadeem, Maira Anwer

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Farwa NisaDepartment of Medicine, Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Queen's Road, Lahore, Punjab 54000, Pakistan.
Hala NisaDr. Ziauddin Hospital Clifton Campus, Clifton, Karachi, Sindh 75600, Pakistan.
Arsalan NadeemDepartment of Medicine, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Allama Shabbir Ahmad Usmani Road, Lahore, Punjab 54700, Pakistan. Electronic address: arsalannadeemh@gmail.com.
Maira AnwerEpsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Surrey SM5 1AA, United Kingdom. Electronic address: maira.anwer@nhs.net.

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Abstract

introduction and importanceDandy-Walker malformation (DWM) is a rare cerebellar condition, and persistent fetal vasculature (PFV) is a congenital eye anomaly. This report presents the first known case of DWM with PFV. CASE PRESENTATION: A 31-day-old male infant presented with right eye discharge, lethargy, and breath-holding spells. He was born at 37 weeks with respiratory distress. Examination and CT scan revealed DWM and PFV. Due to financial constraints, recommended treatments were limited. Follow-up at seven months showed developmental delays but no hydrocephalus. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: The co-occurrence of DWM and PFV is exceptionally rare and may be linked to TUBA1A gene mutation. Similar cases in the literature support this genetic association.

conclusionThis study emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management for optimizing outcomes in patients with DWM and PFV. Genetic investigations could further elucidate the underlying pathophysiology.

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Congenital malformationDandy-walker malformationGene mutationMicrophthalmiaPersistent fetal vasculatureRetinal detachment

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PMCPMC11440305

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