Chiari 1 malformation

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Headaches.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
mri

Caudal descent of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum,18 mm below the McRae line. No associated syrinx of the spinal cervical cord (MRI not shown).

Small vessel ischemic change.

Case Discussion

MRI features of Chiari 1 malformation with no associated syrinx of the cervical spinal cord.

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