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5 Facts you should know about
Dandy-Walker complex
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Named after American neurosurgeons Walter Dandy and Arthur Earl Walker, who described it in 1914 and 1942, respectively
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The condition is identified in about half of patients before birth
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Hydrocephalus occurs in an estimated 80% of patients
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Other common symptoms include vomiting, excessive sleepiness, irritability, downward deviation of the eyes and seizures
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It is sometimes discovered in adolescents or adults due to mental health problems