A Case of Cerebellar Hemiatrophy and Discussion of Cerebral Hemiatrophy: Dyke-Davidoff-Masson Syndrome
Corresponding Author:
Zachary I. Merhavy
Published Date:
2024-10-14
Abstract
A 63-year-old female presents with a one-day history of
abnormal twitching movements of the left upper extremity.
Her past medical history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes
mellitus, chronic systolic congestive heart failure, situs
inversus with dextrocardia, seizures, gastroesophageal reflux
disease, arthritis, and cervical degenerative disc disease
presents with a one-day history of abnormal twitching
movements of the left upper extremity. Physical
examination was significant for left-sided hemiparesis and
chronic mental impairment. Imaging was limited due to
claustrophobia, but emergent CT showed no intracranial
hemorrhage, mass effect, or midline shift. Multiecho
multiplanar MRI of the brain performed under sedation
before and after administration of gadolinium-based contrast
showed long standing right cerebellar atrophy and decreased
size of the right posterior fossa with associated calvarial
thickening. A diagnosis of cerebellar hemiatrophy was
established.