Chiari malformation

Case contributed by Sepehr Haghighi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Recurrent headache

Patient Data

Age: 4 years old
Gender: Female
mri

Bilateral cerebellar tonsils are low-lying and represent a Chiari type I malformation. In upper cervical levels, syrinx is notable.

Case Discussion

This case illustrates a Chiari 1 malformation complicated by a focal syrinx in the upper cervical cord.

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