[Dandy-Walker syndrome in a 6-year-old child].

The authors describe a case of Dandy-Walker syndrome. In the light of morphological examination it seems that the membrane obturating the IV ventricle is derived from the posterior medullary velum. Of essential significancy for the development of Dandy-Walker syndrome may be increased pressure in the ventricular system which appears probably at the time of cerebellum development as suggested by data from the literature and the observations of the authors. The importance of cranial trauma for the manifestation of clinical features of increased intracranial pressure in the child developing normally up to the age of 6 years.