Goldston syndrome

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2011 Apr;21(4):242-4.

Abstract

Goldston syndrome is a rare entity describing the association of polycystic kidneys and Dandy Walker malformation with or without hepatic fibrosis. A 28 years old pregnant woman came to radiology department for the first antenatal scan. Ultrasound showed a single fetus corresponding to 27 week of gestation. The fetal brain revealed deficient vermis with a posterior fossa cyst communicating with the 4th ventricle suggestive of Dandy-Walker malformation (DWM). The kidneys were enlarged, and echogenic containing small cysts with associated amniotic fluid index of 5 cm suggestive of oligohydramnios. A diagnosis of Goldston syndrome was suggested. These findings were confirmed on post natal head and renal ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple* / diagnostic imaging
  • Adult
  • Dandy-Walker Syndrome* / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Pancreatic Cyst* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*

Supplementary concepts

  • Renal hepatic pancreatic dysplasia Dandy Walker cyst