Childhood Cerebral Hemiatrophy (Dyke-Davidoff-Masson Syndrome) Presenting with Seizures: A Report of two Cases.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 3
Abstract
Childhood cerebral hemiatrophy or Dyke-Davidoff-Masson syndrome is very rare in our locality. characterized by symmetrical calcifications noticeable in parts of the brain. We present two cases of cerebral hemiatrophy (Dyke-Davidoff-Masson syndrome) in a 4 year old boy and 8 year old girl both presenting with seizures and diagnosed using computed tomography.
Authors and Affiliations
Danfulani Mohammed, Gele I. Haruna, Ma’aji M. Sadisu, Saidu A. Sule, Muhammad A. Musa
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