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Journal of Pediatric Neurology 2020; 18(01): 045-048
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1679892
Case Report
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

Cerebellar Agenesis: A Case to Remember

John V. Dennison
1   Department of Neuroradiology, Radiology Specialists of Florida, Florida Hospital, Adventist Health System, Orlando, Florida, United States
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Dharmesh R. Tailor
1   Department of Neuroradiology, Radiology Specialists of Florida, Florida Hospital, Adventist Health System, Orlando, Florida, United States
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29 November 2018

16 January 2019

Publication Date:
20 February 2019 (online)

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Abstract

There is a wide range of congenital anomalies of the posterior fossa. Of these, absence of cerebellar components seems to exist on a spectrum, much like anomalies seen with the more frequently encountered Dandy–Walker malformation. Here, we present a rare case of cerebellar agenesis, as seen at our institution, which falls on the extreme side of the spectrum. We also discuss normal and aberrant posterior fossa development, established or hypothesized genetic causes of such development, and implications on cerebellar function.

Keywords

cerebellar agenesis - disruption - malformation
 

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