Chiari 1 malformation, syrinx and scoliosis

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Asymmetric abdominal reflexes.

Patient Data

Age: Child
  • Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

A pronounced flipped C-shaped levoscoliosis is present, centered in the thoracic spine. 

MRI demonstrates a Chiari 1 malformation, with associated extensive syrinx and levoscoliosis (note that the scoliosis is C-shaped, rather than S-shaped). 

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