Tag: Hereditary neurological disorder

November 29, 2025 / Mohammed looti

DANDY-WALKER SYNDROME

DANDY-WALKER SYNDROME: INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITION Dandy-Walker Syndrome (DWS), often classified within the spectrum of Dandy-Walker Malformation (DWM), represents a significant and complex congenital anomaly affecting the central nervous system, specifically involving the posterior fossa of the brain. Historically recognized as a hereditary condition, DWS is fundamentally characterized by a triad of structural defects: the cystic […]

November 8, 2025 / Mohammed looti

STENOSIS OF AQUEDUCT OF SYLVIUS

Introduction to Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius The condition known as Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius (SAS) represents a critical neurological disorder characterized by the narrowing or complete occlusion of the cerebral aqueduct, a vital channel responsible for connecting the third and fourth ventricles within the brain. This anatomical constriction critically impedes the normal flow […]