title: Dandy-Walker Malformation Presenting with Psychological Manifestations.
abstract: Dandy-Walker malformation, which is a congenital malformation of the cerebellum, is documented in literature to be associated with psychotic symptoms, obsessive compulsive symptoms, mood symptoms, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. The pathogenesis of psychiatric symptoms in Dandy-Walker malformation is thought to be due to disruption of the corticocerebellar tracts, resulting in what is known as cerebellar cognitive affective syndrome. We present a case of Dandy-Walker malformation presenting with psychiatric symptoms. This case highlights the necessity to be aware of psychiatric manifestations of cerebellar disease as it has an impact on the diagnosis and treatment.
authors: Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, 10250 Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.
authors: Yasodha Maheshi
authors: 0000-0002-3671-7674
authors: YM
authors: Rohanachandra
authors: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, 800 Colombo, Sri Lanka.
authors: Dulangi Maneksha Amerasinghe
authors: DM
authors: Dahanayake
authors: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, 800 Colombo, Sri Lanka.
authors: Swarna
authors: 0000-0001-6527-3294
authors: S
authors: Wijetunge