What Is Dandy Walker Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
6. Mental Problems
Mental retardation can occur in instances of Dandy-Walker syndrome but, thankfully, this happens in less than 50% of cases. This is sometimes caused by abnormalities in the patient’s chromosomes, while it is also sometimes caused by severe hydrocephalus.
Severe hydrocephalus leads to too much pressure being placed on the brain, and this can lead to permanent damage being caused to the organ. Fortunately, this is not likely to occur provided the patient is given appropriate treatment to drain the excess fluid and relieve the pressure on time. The severity of any retardation can range considerably from patient to patient.
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