ArticlePediatric health, medicine and therapeutics2025
A Rare Presentation of Dandy-Walker Syndrome with Meningitis Symptoms in a 3-Month-Old Female: A Case Study From Somalia.
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- Novel endoscopic posterior fossa cyst fenestration via an occipital meningocele defect in neonatal Dandy-Walker malformation: illustrative case.Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons · 2026Article
- Visceral Leishmaniasis in Somalia: Diagnosis and Management of a Classic Case in a Resource-Limited Endemic Setting.Clinical case reports · 2026Article
- Recognizing Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease Masked by Infant Pneumonia in a Resource-Limited Setting: A Somali Case Report of Tetralogy of Fallot.International medical case reports journal · 2026Article
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Abstract
Dandy-Walker Syndrome (DWS) is a rare cerebellar malformation characterized by the underdevelopment of the cerebellar vermis and associated complications. This case report presents a 3-month-old female from Somalia who exhibited fever, loss of consciousness, vomiting, and developmental delays. Neurological examination suggested signs of meningitis, and MRI revealed an enlarged posterior fossa consistent with DWS. Despite initial antibiotic treatment for suspected bacterial meningitis, CSF cultures yielded no growth, raising concerns about prior antibiotic use. Unfortunately, the patient's condition deteriorated, leading to her death. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges of DWS in resource-limited settings and emphasizes the need for improved healthcare access, early diagnosis, and intervention for rare neurological conditions.
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