Chiari I malformation and extensive cervico-dorsal syringohydromyelia
Diagnosis almost certain
Presentation
Upper limb weakness with tingling and numbness. Brain and cervicothoracic spine to asses for demyelinating disorders.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Female




















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Chiari I malformation with a large cervico-dorsal syringohydromyelia extending from C1 to D11 level.
Downward tonsillar herniation for about 7 mm below the basion-opisthion line is seen.
Case Discussion
Typical Chiari 1 malformation with syrinx extending from the cervical into the thoracic cord.