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Chiari II Malformation

Aka: Chiari II Malformation, Arnold-Chiari Malformation

See Also
1. Chiari I Malformation
2. Dysraphism
Definition: Chiari II Malformation
1. Cerebellum and Brain Stem elongate via foramen magnum
Presentation
1. Presentation as infant (10% of cases)
  1. Apnea
  2. Stridor
  3. Weak cry
2. Insidious course during childhood
  1. Gait abnormality
  2. Spasticity
  3. Incoordination
Associated Conditions
1. Myelomeningocele
2. Hydrocephalus
3. Corpus callosum abnormalities
Management
1. Management of Myelomeningocele and Hydrocephalus
2. Decompression of at foramen magnum may be indicated
References
1. Behrman (2000) Nelson Pediatrics, Saunders, p. 1810
2. Goldman (2000) Cecil Medicine, Saunders, p. 2076

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