Chiari malformations are a heterogeneous group of disorders comprising abnormalities associated with the hindbrain. The most common types are Chiari 1 malformation (CM-I) and Chiari 2 malformation (CM ...

CMs are classified by the severity of the disorder and the parts of the brain that protrude into the spinal canal. Type I involves the extension of the cerebellar tonsils (the lower part of the ...

MIAMI. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – As most of us know first-hand, headaches are annoying and can often be debilitating. In some cases, they can actually be life-threatening. Some people are born with a ...

An estimated one in 1,000 people have Chiari Malformation — something that they are born with — but many go undiagnosed due to being asymptomatic. Ackerman said that they are part of a large study ...

Chiari Malformation Type II: T1-weighted sagittal and parasagittal MRIs. The sagittal scans show several abnormalities, including descent of the cerebellar tonsils, an elongated 4th ventricle, a ...

Chiari malformation occurs when the brain tissue extends into the spinal canal. This can happen if the skull is abnormally small or misshapen, which presses the brain downwards. The Brain & Spine ...

A West Virginia family faced a medical shock as four of their six daughters were diagnosed with Chiari malformation. The rare brain disorder affected the youngest, Austyn, leading to surgery.

Study design: Review and analysis of seven cases of syringomyelia treated surgically. Objective: To demonstrate the beneficial role of decompressive surgery for the altered cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) ...

MIAMI. (KFSN) -- As most of us know first-hand, headaches are annoying and can often be debilitating. In some cases, they can actually be life-threatening. Some people are born with a condition that ...

Chiari Malformation Type II: (Left and Middle) T2-weighted axial MRIs; (Right) T1-weighted sagittal MRI. The axial scans show several abnormalities, including descent of the cerebellar tonsils, an ...

Many people with CMs have no symptoms and their malformations are discovered only during the course of diagnosis or treatment for another disorder. The doctor will perform a physical exam and check ...