Three malformation complexes related to neural crest development

Brain Dev. 1998 Apr;20(3):183-5. doi: 10.1016/s0387-7604(98)00013-8.

Abstract

We present an individual with three distinct malformation complexes, DiGeorge syndrome, CHARGE association and Dandy-Walker malformation. An extensive literature review has shown that DiGeorge syndrome and CHARGE association rarely occur simultaneously. The presence of both these malformation complexes with Dandy-Walker malformation has not been previously reported. These three malformation complexes may all be related by neural crest maldevelopment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / embryology*
  • Dandy-Walker Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Dandy-Walker Syndrome / embryology*
  • DiGeorge Syndrome / embryology*
  • Embryonic and Fetal Development / physiology
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Neural Crest / physiology*