Dandy's point
Dandy's Point is a term used in medicine and neurology to describe a specific location on the human body. It is named after Walter Dandy, a prominent American neurosurgeon and scientist.
Definition[edit | edit source]
Dandy's Point is the point on the mastoid process of the temporal bone of the skull, located one centimeter behind and slightly above the level of the external auditory meatus. It is used as a landmark in various surgical procedures involving the brain and nervous system.
Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]
Dandy's Point is used as a reference point in neurosurgical procedures, particularly those involving the posterior cranial fossa. It is also used in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as meningitis, brain tumors, and hydrocephalus.
History[edit | edit source]
The point is named after Walter Dandy, a pioneering American neurosurgeon who made significant contributions to the field of neurosurgery in the early 20th century. Dandy is known for his work on the cerebrospinal fluid and the brain, and the point named after him continues to be used in clinical practice today.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Walter Dandy
- Mastoid process
- Temporal bone
- Posterior cranial fossa
- Meningitis
- Brain tumors
- Hydrocephalus
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