Dandy-Walker syndrome in association with neurofibromatosis in monozygotic twins.
Dandy-Walker syndrome in monozygotic twins is reported. The twins reported, presented with delayed development, big head and dysmorphic features. In addition, there were significant cafe-au-lait spots on the trunk and other minor features consistent with the diagnosis of neurofibromatosis. To the best of our knowledge, Dandy-Walker syndrome in combination with neurofibromatosis in monozygotic twins has not been previously reported.
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Department of Pediatric Neurology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, PO Box 38, Al-Khoud 123, Sultanate of Oman.
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D003616:Dandy-Walker Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics; D004200:Diseases in Twins / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic