Dyke Davidoff Masson Syndrome Presenting with Intellectual Disability with Behavioral Problems and Substance Use Disorder: A Case Report
Bhandarı, S.Singh.; Joseph, S.John.; Sharma, I.Lal.; Medhı, G.
Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi 29(4): 291-294
2018
ISSN/ISBN: 1300-2163 PMID: 30887479 Document Number: 696808
Dyke Davidoff Masson Syndrome (DDMS) is a rare condition withvaried presentation. Characteristic features are cerebral hemiatrophy,enlargement of ipsilateral ventricle, enlargement of ipsilateral air sinusesand clinical finding of contralateral hemiparesis or hemiplegia andseizures. DDMS may have comorbid intellectual disability or speechdisorder but presentation with psychiatric disorders is rare. We presenta case of DDMS who first came to attention with behavioral problemsassociated with aggression, social disinhibition and with alcohol andcannabis use disorder.