Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum.  ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
 | 

Dandy Walker Variant

by fly8, May 01, 2007 12:00AM
Hi,

I am in my 22nd week of pregnancy. I was totally normal so far but last week, the ultrasound suggested that that my fetus (baby boy) has a dandy walker variant.

Everything is normal with the brain/heart beat is normal.no enlargement of skull etc are seen

The only defect is that the vermis is missing. The doctors tried to see the vermis at various angles. But they were not able to see the vermis clearly (inferior portion). There seemed to be a gap inbetween.

So they have asked me to go for an MRI next week, which may show better images of the vermis. My questions are:

1. Will MRI be a conclusive evidence? Based on MRI should I go in for termination at 23rd week of gestation?

2. What are the chances that my next baby also has the same defect?

3. Whats the exact cause for this DWV?

4. Isnt there a possibility that the vermis would grow / be visible after some weeks?if not at 22nd week?

Would appreciate if you could help by answering the above questions.
Member Comments (5)

by AMO, May 03, 2007 12:00AM
To: to fly8
hi fly8

I wanted to make sure you knew this side of the forum is not read and ansswered by the doctor, it is a patient to patient.

I do not know what to say, bbut i wanted to answer you and let you know you and your baby are in my prayers.
I can not begin to imagine whatt this diifcut time is for you.
wishing you well, and keep faith
amo

by srih, Jun 23, 2007 05:37PM
To: Please share your experience
Can you please please share your experience ? We got the same result yesterday in our 22nd week ultrasound and we are feeling devastated and we are thinking about getting second option on monday and then decide on what to do next.

by NaniKai, Jun 23, 2007 09:53PM
To: fly8 and srih
Hi
I found this link that you can go and read some more information about Dandy Walker Variant.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/3919/dws.html

Mind you, I wasn't going to post here again but you seemed like you need some answers.
The beginning of the article is below, please copy and paste the above link into your browser (the spot where you type www....com when you want to go to a website). It will take you to the page to complete the reading of this article.

About Dandy Walker:

Dandy Walker is known by many names: Dandy Walker Syndrome, Dandy Walker Malformation, Dandy Walker Cyst, Dandy Walker Variant.

By definition, Dandy Walker is a congenital brain malformation typically characterized by incomplete formation of the cerebellar vermis, dilation of the fourth ventricle, and enlargement of the posterior fossa. In layman's terms, Dandy Walker is a cyst in the cerebellum (typically symmetrical) that is involved with the fourth ventricle. This may interfere with the body's ability to drain cerebrospinal fluid from the brain, resulting in hydrocephalus.

Also if you type Dandy Walker Variant into a Google search, it will list other websites that might give you more answers.

My prayers and strength are with you and your families...Best Wishes.
NaniKai

by tks101, Aug 16, 2008 04:18PM
To: Everyone
A week and a half ago  I had a MRI to see if my baby had a dandy walker cyst. At 16 and 18 weeks I was told it was seen on my ultrasounds  and was lead to believe that my baby was possibly in pretty bad shape. I was also being influenced at the hospital to think about abortion. I would never consider doing that but the sad part was that I was being influenced for the abortion before the MRI was done. Yesterday I got the results of my MRI and the doctor said my babies brain was perfect! At this point they can't find any problems with my baby. I wonder how many babies lose their lives because a doctor THINKS they see something on an ultrasound that really isn't there. If I had this to do all over again I wouldn't change a thing about my decisions. But I hope that if there is anyone else out there reading this that you will think about what I just said and keep your faith. These doctors are good at what they do in the hospital but they suck at playing GOD!

by specialmomspecialbabies, Sep 24, 2008 10:47PM
To: fly8
hi i'm 24 and have a 2 year old son with dandy walker i wouldn't trade him for anything they tried to tell me he wouldn't walk or talk or do anything on his own THEY WERE WRONG sometimes doctors can be wrong to just remember god blessed you with this child for a reason and there is a possiablity of having more then one child with it just so you know. i have two boys 3 and 2 only my youngest has it and we are concidering haveing one more child and even if that child has it wouldn't change how much i love them
Related discussions
Post Comment
To
Comment
Post Comment
Recent Activity
JG525 commented on Tramadol & Ultram...
1 min ago
12Stepper commented on Tramadol & Ultram...
10 mins ago
pharma9 commented on Tramadol & Ultram...
41 mins ago
rinkmom4 joined this community
Welcome them!
50 mins ago
Blondiespice added the Food Diary
1 hr ago
AireScottie commented on Grieving
3 hrs ago
AireScottie Hang out your flag, and remember those who serve
hockeymom1355 commented on Tramadol & Ultram...
3 hrs ago
RSS Expert Activity
H1N1 and Our Pets
Nov 05 by Thomas Dock, Vet. Technician
In the ER: A Unicorn's Journey
Nov 03 by Jon Geller, D.V.M.
Doctors Resign Over Coca-Cola Fundi...
Nov 03 by Adam Tanase, D.C.
Community Members