Symptoma

Mega-Cisterna Magna

Mega Cisterna Magna

CASE PRESENTATION: A 12-year-old boy presented with acute worsening and subsequent spontaneous resolution of his compensated hydrocephalus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This paper presents the clinical diagnosis with vertebral angiogrraphy, pneumoencephalography and computed tomography. [jkns.or.kr]

  • Multiple Congenital Anomalies

    This case was diagnosed in utero with multiple congenital anomalies including occipital encephalocele, mega-cisterna magna, mesomelic shortening, and clubfeet. An analysis of GTG-banded chromosomes of 20 metaphase cells was performed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

    Ear and renal anomalies are also components of many multiple congenital anomaly (MCA) syndromes. [hindawi.com]

  • Fishing

    Pure tetrasomy 20p was confirmed using fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) with a telomere probe for chromosome 20p in all seven metaphase cells. The pregnancy was terminated because of associated multiple anomalies and severe oligohydramnios. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  • Poor Oral Hygiene

    The patient was ill kempt and had poor oral hygiene. The detailed neurological examination after the patient improved revealed hypotonia, normal power, no nystagmus, normal sensations, and coordination. [docksci.com]

  • High Arched Palate

    arch palate, cleft palate, small hands and feet, clinodactyly, and the brachymesophalangy of the little fingers.10 In our case series, only the first case had low set ears and elongated face, and there were no minor physical anomalies seen in the second [docksci.com]

  • Small Hand

    hands and feet, clinodactyly, and the brachymesophalangy of the little fingers.10 In our case series, only the first case had low set ears and elongated face, and there were no minor physical anomalies seen in the second case. [docksci.com]

  • Antimongoloid Slant

    The various minor physical anomalies associated with Dandy Walker Syndrome include hypotonia, strabismus, myopia, a short neck, microcephaly, brachycephaly, hypertelorism, antimongoloid slant of palpebral fissures, globulus large nose, large mouth with [docksci.com]

  • Short Neck

    The various minor physical anomalies associated with Dandy Walker Syndrome include hypotonia, strabismus, myopia, a short neck, microcephaly, brachycephaly, hypertelorism, antimongoloid slant of palpebral fissures, globulus large nose, large mouth with [docksci.com]

  • Delusion

    On the follow-up period his affect changed into euthymic state, and hallucinations and delusions disappeared. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

    […] parasagittal brain metabolism may correlate with motivational and behavioral symptoms (such as apathy, dis-inhibition, inappropriate conduct, abnormal eating patterns), while the decreased metabolism in posterior areas might reflect altered perception (delusions [scirp.org]

    CASE REPORTS Case 1: A 26-year-old unmarried man from rural background presented with the chief complaints of logorrhea, inappropriate familiarity, delusion of grandiosity, reduced need for sleep, increased activity, and increased consumption of tobacco [docksci.com]

    Case Reports Case 1: A 26-year-old unmarried man from rural background presented with the chief complaints of logorrhea, inappropriate familiarity, delusion of grandiosity, reduced need for sleep, increased activity, and increased consumption of tobacco [neuro.psychiatryonline.org]

  • Psychiatric Manifestation

    Pandurangi; e-mail: [email protected] gmail.com Copyright 2014 American Psychiatric Association 169 PSYCHIATRIC MANIFESTATIONS AND MEGA CISTERNA MAGNA and risperidone 4 mg/day. [docksci.com]

    Psychiatry Investigation 7(4): 305-307, 2011 Psychiatric manifestations associated with mega cisterna magna. [eurekamag.com]

    Conclusions Our case series suggest that mega cisterna magna may be associated with psychiatric manifestations like mania or catatonic schizophrenia. [neuro.psychiatryonline.org]

  • Negativism

    When asked repeatedly, occasionally he spoke in one or two words in a whispering voice that was difficult to understand suggesting negativism and mutism. He exhibited blunt affect with no reactivity of mood and retardation of thoughts. [docksci.com]

  • Suicidal Ideation

    There was no history of suspiciousness or hearing of voices, no sadness, disinterest, suicidal ideations, and no history of headache, blurring of vision, vomiting, or substance abuse. [docksci.com]

  • Catatonia

    This syndrome has been described in association with schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, manic episode, psychosis (delusional type), and recurrent catatonia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

    Bush Francis catatonia rating scale was administered to determine the severity of catatonia, which gave a score of 23/69 at admission. The patient was started on risperidone 3 mg/day. [docksci.com]

    Case Reports in Medicine 2013: 149656-149656, 2013 Mega cisterna magna associated with recurrent catatonia: a case report. Biological Psychiatry 70(4): E19-E19, 2011 [eurekamag.com]

  • Communicating Hydrocephalus

    Two of the three male children have, in addition, congenital communicating hydrocephalus associated with agenesis of the posterior cerebellar vermis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

    · Communicating hydrocephalus, · The high incidence of mega cisterna magna is closely related to cerebellar hypoplasia. [fetalultrasound.com]

[…] with a low‐risk serum screen for aneuploidy that the finding of an isolated mildly enlarged cisterna magna with otherwise normal intracranial anatomy, especially in the third trimester, is usually a normal variant and therefore does not require further workup [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

Treatment with amisulpride 1200 mg/day resulted in a 30% decrease in PANSS score within 2 months. Then galantamine 8 mg/day was added and PANSS score decreased further by 27% within 2 weeks. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] of the newborn a few hours after with cPMP through a central line with good results.8 After a daily treatment with cPMP, the patient manifested an almost normal neurodevelopment.8 Lubout et al published a case where the treatment is administered shortly [dovepress.com]

We conclude that overall, the prognosis for these posterior fossa defects is grim but not uniformly fatal. The presence of other anomalies is associated with the worst prognosis. [childnervoussystem.blogspot.com]

The prognosis for mega cisterna magna is good when the condition occurs with normal ventricles in an isolated finding. It is usually observed on a CT/MRI or ultrasound. [reference.com]

In general isolated mild cisterna magna enlargement ( between 10 to 13 mms ) is associated with good prognosis in the child after birth. [kriznanultrasoundimages.com]

Prognosis: Normal neurodevelopment. Recurrence: No increased risk of recurrence. [fetalmedicine.org]

Rarely, both of these conditions may have a common underlying etiology that may indicate a causal relationship. Further studies are required to establish a causal relationship between the mega cistern magna and the psychiatric disorders. [docksci.com]

Ramdurg, S. (2010) Kleine-Levin Syndrome: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 13, 241-246. 2. [file.scirp.org]

The etiology of the disease is speculated to be the loss of Zic1/4 genes. Conclusion: This is a case of DWS managed conservatively, with surgery being the usual treatment of choice. [austinpublishinggroup.com]

Etiology: They are congenital lesions that probably arise during development from splitting or duplication of this membrane. The etiology of these lesions is extremely controversial. [thamburaj.com]

Epidemiology A mega cisterna magna is thought to occur in approximately 1% of all brains imaged postnatally. Associations Especially if noted antenatally, a mega cisterna magna has been associated with infarction inflammation and infection (e.g. [medicalopedia.org]

Epidemiology A mega cisterna magna is thought to occur in 1% of all brains imaged postnatally. [operativeneurosurgery.com]

Epidemiology and Demographics The Dandy-Walker complex is a genetically sporadic disorder that occurs one in every 25,000 live births, mostly in females. [wikidoc.org]

Epidemiology: Arachnoid cysts correspond to about 1% of all intracranial lesions in the general population and about 3% in the pediatric population. [thamburaj.com]

Discussion Considering the pathophysiology of KLS, the hypothalamic hypo-metabolism may implicate sleep regulation, control of food intake, and sexual behavior. [scirp.org]

[…] role in coordination and motor functions.1 Besides its involvement in motor and vestibulo-ocular regulation, it is considered to be involved in modulation of mood.2 Cerebellar structures, especially the vermis, are considered to be associated with the pathophysiology [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pathophysiology: Dandy-Walker malformations are formed during embryogenesis. Insults of varying severity to both the developing cerebellar hemispheres and fourth ventricle currently are believed to be the genesis of the anomaly. [medicaljournal.blogspot.com]

Prevention of neural tube defects: results of the Medical Research Council Vitamin Study. ‏ الصفحة 332 - Crane JP, LeFevre ML, Winborn RC, et al. [books.google.com]

Prevention of neural tube defects: results of the Medical Research Council Vitamin Study. ‎ Pagina 332 - Crane JP, LeFevre ML, Winborn RC, et al. [books.google.ro]

Recently, it has been seen that administering cPMP as substitution therapy does not improve the brain damage already produced but prevents its progressive worsening.1,2,8 In 2012, Hitzert et al published a case diagnosed prenatally, induction of labor [dovepress.com]

Consequently, it also suggested that a certain and possibly large subset of autism cases may actually be preventable with early treatment. [medium.com]

Poor perinatal outcome associated with vasa previa: is it preventable? A report of three cases and review of the literature. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 1998;12(6):430–3. Review. [glowm.com]