What Is Dandy Walker Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
9. Diagnosis
A prenatal diagnosis of Dandy-Walker syndrome is possible through ultrasound or fetal MRI. Getting a diagnosis as early as possible is beneficial because it helps to ensure that the patient will get the appropriate treatment early on.
A medical specialist can suspect the presence of Dandy-Walker malformation when signs and symptoms of the condition are present, which include developmental delay and increased head size. These suspicions may be confirmed with brain ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI. If the physician suspects that there is an underlying genetic cause for the syndrome, genetic testing will be in order.
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