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ArticleClinical case reports2026

Dyke-Davidoff-Masson Syndrome: A Case of Unilateral Cerebral Atrophy and Seizure Disorder.

Wasfa Shafiq, Hafiza Manahil Majeed, Hamza Hafeez Farooqi, Muhammad Waqar Khaliq, Danish Ali Chohan, Awais Mushtaq, Ali Gohar, Muhammad Husnain Ahmad

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Wasfa ShafiqDepartment of Internal Medicine Punjab Medical College Faisalabad Punjab Pakistan.
Hafiza Manahil MajeedDepartment of Internal Medicine Lahore General Hospital Lahore Punjab Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4106-3330
Hamza Hafeez FarooqiDepartment of Internal Medicine Lahore General Hospital Lahore Punjab Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2398-178X
Muhammad Waqar KhaliqDepartment of Internal Medicine Saleem Memorial Hospital Lahore Punjab Pakistan.
Danish Ali ChohanDepartment of Internal Medicine Lahore General Hospital Lahore Punjab Pakistan.
Awais MushtaqDepartment of Internal Medicine Lahore General Hospital Lahore Punjab Pakistan.
Ali GoharDepartment of Internal Medicine Lahore General Hospital Lahore Punjab Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7357-1977
Muhammad Husnain AhmadDepartment of Internal Medicine St.Tentishev Asian Medical Institute kant Kyrgyzstan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5248-0749

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Abstract

Dyke-Davidoff-Masson syndrome (DDMS) is an infrequently occurring neurological entity characterized by cerebral hemiatrophy and a collection of cognitive, motor and seizure-related symptoms. We describe the case of an 18-year-old male with a long-standing history of generalized tonic-clonic seizures following a significant fall at the age of 4. His antenatal and perinatal history was insignificant, with appropriately achieved developmental milestones. Despite limited academic attainment, he was oriented and fully independent in daily functions. The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the brain revealed marked left cerebral hemiatrophy with prominent parieto-occipital and temporal involvement, dilation of the occipital horn of the lateral ventricle, and T2/FLAIR hyperintense signals that are consistent with chronic gliosis. Laboratory investigations and electroencephalography (EEG) were unremarkable. Clinical correlation with radiological evidence supported the diagnosis of DDMS. This report contributes to the growing understanding of DDMS as a varied condition with presentations that may diverge from classical descriptions. Recognizing atypical radiological findings and correlating them with patient history is essential for making a correct diagnosis and leading a long-term prognosis.

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Dyke‐Davidoff‐Masson syndromegliosishemiatrophyrefractory epilepsytraumatic brain injury

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PMCPMC12902695

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