Dandy-Walker continuum

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Dandy Walker continuum, also referred as Dandy Walker spectrum or Dandy Walker complex, corresponds to a group of disorders believed to represent a continuum spectrum of posterior fossa malformations, characterised by a combined posterior fossa cyst communicating with the fourth ventricle as well as abnormal development of the cerebellar vermis. 

These conditions remain poorly understood, and thisthe terminology is still a controversycontroversial. Some authors recommend to avoid it as there is a lack of specificity that may create some confusion. Instead, a more detailed anatomic description is recommended 2

Conditions classically included under the term Dandy Walker continuum include:

  • -<p><strong>Dandy Walker continuum</strong>, also referred as <strong>Dandy Walker spectrum</strong> or <strong>Dandy Walker complex</strong>, corresponds to a group of disorders believed to represent a continuum spectrum of posterior fossa malformations, characterised by a combined posterior fossa cyst communicating with the <a href="/articles/fourth-ventricle">fourth ventricle</a> as well as abnormal development of the cerebellar vermis. </p><p>These conditions remain poorly understood, and this terminology is still a controversy. Some authors recommend to avoid it as there is a lack of specificity that may create some confusion. Instead, a more detailed anatomic description is recommended <sup>2</sup>. </p><p>Conditions classically included under the term Dandy Walker continuum include:</p><ul>
  • +<p><strong>Dandy Walker continuum</strong>, also referred as <strong>Dandy Walker spectrum</strong> or <strong>Dandy Walker complex</strong>, corresponds to a group of disorders believed to represent a continuum spectrum of posterior fossa malformations, characterised by a combined posterior fossa cyst communicating with the <a href="/articles/fourth-ventricle">fourth ventricle</a> as well as abnormal development of the cerebellar vermis. </p><p>These conditions remain poorly understood, and the terminology is still controversial. Some authors recommend to avoid it as there is a lack of specificity that may create some confusion. Instead, a more detailed anatomic description is recommended <sup>2</sup>. </p><p>Conditions classically included under the term Dandy Walker continuum include:</p><ul>

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