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| Name           = Arnold-Chiari malformation
| Name = Arnold-Chiari malformation
| Image         = Syringomyelia.JPG
| Image = Syringomyelia.JPG
| Caption       = An uncollapsed [[Syrinx (medicine)|syrinx]] (before surgery).
| Caption = An uncollapsed [[Syrinx (medicine)|syrinx]] (before surgery).
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Arnold-Chiari Malformation II occurs in almost all children born with both [[spina bifida]] and [[hydrocephalus]], but ACM I is typically seen in children and adults without spina bifida. The scale of severity is rated I - IV, with IV being the most severe. <ref>Barkovich AJ, Wippold FJ, Sherman JL, Citrin CM. [http://www.ajnr.org/cgi/content/abstract/7/5/795 Significance of cerebellar tonsillar position on MR.] AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 1986 Sep-Oct;7(5):795-9.</ref> <ref>Haughton VM, Korosec FR, Medow JE, Dolar MT, Iskandar BJ. [http://www.ajnr.org/cgi/content/abstract/24/2/169 Peak systolic and diastolic CSF velocity in the foramen magnum in adult patients with Chiari I malformations and in normal control participants.] AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2003 Feb;24(2):169-76.</ref> <ref>Elster A, Chen M. [http://radiology.rsnajnls.org/cgi/content/abstract/183/2/347 Chiari I malformations: clinical and radiologic reappraisal.] Radiology. 1992; 183:347-353.</ref>
Arnold-Chiari Malformation II occurs in almost all children born with both [[spina bifida]] and [[hydrocephalus]], but ACM I is typically seen in children and adults without spina bifida. The scale of severity is rated I - IV, with IV being the most severe. <ref>Barkovich AJ, Wippold FJ, Sherman JL, Citrin CM. [http://www.ajnr.org/cgi/content/abstract/7/5/795 Significance of cerebellar tonsillar position on MR.] AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 1986 Sep-Oct;7(5):795-9.</ref> <ref>Haughton VM, Korosec FR, Medow JE, Dolar MT, Iskandar BJ. [http://www.ajnr.org/cgi/content/abstract/24/2/169 Peak systolic and diastolic CSF velocity in the foramen magnum in adult patients with Chiari I malformations and in normal control participants.] AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2003 Feb;24(2):169-76.</ref> <ref>Elster A, Chen M. [http://radiology.rsnajnls.org/cgi/content/abstract/183/2/347 Chiari I malformations: clinical and radiologic reappraisal.] Radiology. 1992; 183:347-353.</ref>
==Historical Perspective==
==Historical Perspective==
An Austrian [[pathologist]], [[Hans Chiari]], first described these hindbrain malformations in the 1890s. A colleague of Professor Chiari, Dr. Julius Arnold later contributed to the definition of the condition, and students of Dr. Arnold suggested the term "Arnold-Chiari malformation" to henceforth refer to the condition.<ref>{{WhoNamedIt|synd|1154|Arnold-Chiari malformation}}</ref>
An Austrian [[pathologist]], [[Hans Chiari]], first described these hindbrain malformations in the 1890s. A colleague of Professor Chiari, Dr. Julius Arnold later contributed to the definition of the condition, and students of Dr. Arnold suggested the term "Arnold-Chiari malformation" to henceforth refer to the condition.<ref>{{WhoNamedIt|synd|1154|Arnold-Chiari malformation}}</ref>
 
==Classification Scheme==
==Classification Scheme==
The Austrian pathologist Hans Chiari in the late 19th century described seemingly related anomalies of the hindbrain, the so called Chiari malformations I, II and III. Later, other investigators added a fourth (Chiari IV) malformation. The scale of severity is rated I - IV, with IV being the most severe. Types III and IV are very rare.<ref name="urlArnold Chiari Malformation">{{cite web|url=http://neurosurgery.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=109 |title=Arnold Chiari Malformation |work= |accessdate=}}</ref>
The Austrian pathologist Hans Chiari in the late 19th century described seemingly related anomalies of the hindbrain, the so called Chiari malformations I, II and III. Later, other investigators added a fourth (Chiari IV) malformation. The scale of severity is rated I - IV, with IV being the most severe. Types III and IV are very rare.<ref name="urlArnold Chiari Malformation">{{cite web|url=http://neurosurgery.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=109 |title=Arnold Chiari Malformation |work= |accessdate=}}</ref>
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*The [[cerebellar tonsils]] are elongated and pushed down through the opening of the base of the [[skull]] (see [[foramen magnum]]), blocking the flow of [[cerebrospinal fluid]] (CSF).  
*The [[cerebellar tonsils]] are elongated and pushed down through the opening of the base of the [[skull]] (see [[foramen magnum]]), blocking the flow of [[cerebrospinal fluid]] (CSF).  
*The [[brainstem]], cranial nerves, and the lower portion of the [[cerebellum]] may be stretched or compressed.  
*The [[brainstem]], cranial nerves, and the lower portion of the [[cerebellum]] may be stretched or compressed.  
*Therefore, any of the functions controlled by these areas may be affected. The blockage of CSF flow may also cause a [[syrinx (medicine)|syrinx]] to form, eventually leading to [[syringomyelia]]. Many sufferers turn to the Chiari Institute in Long Island, NY for specialized medical attention and medication.
*Therefore, any of the functions controlled by these areas may be affected. The blockage of CSF flow may also cause a [[syrinx (medicine)|syrinx]] to form, eventually leading to [[syringomyelia]]. Many sufferers turn to the Chiari Institute in Long Island, NY for specialized medical attention and medication.
 
===Gross Pathology===
===Gross Pathology===


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* Muscle weakness
* Muscle weakness
* [[Palpitations]]  
* [[Palpitations]]  
* Excessive clearing of the throat with no obstructions
* Excessive clearing of the throat with no obstructions  
* Because of the complex combination of symptoms and the lack of experience with ACM1 had by many, even outstanding neurologists and neurosurgeons, many patients are frequently misdiagnosed.
* Because of the complex combination of symptoms and the lack of experience with ACM1 had by many, even outstanding neurologists and neurosurgeons, many patients are frequently misdiagnosed.
* Some patients may go an entire lifetime without having noticeable symptoms. Or, symptoms can be minimal, then turn severe suddenly due to head trauma which alters the condition of the spine, brain, or cerebellar tonsils and begins to cause more difficulties...
* Some patients may go an entire lifetime without having noticeable symptoms. Or, symptoms can be minimal, then turn severe suddenly due to head trauma which alters the condition of the spine, brain, or cerebellar tonsils and begins to cause more difficulties...
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Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0007.jpg|Brain: Arnold Chiari II, with Towering of The Cerebellum and Wide Tentorial Incisure; T1 (MRI)
Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0007.jpg|Brain: Arnold Chiari II, with Towering of The Cerebellum and Wide Tentorial Incisure; T1 (MRI)
Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0008.jpg|Brain: Arnold Chiari II, with Fenestrated Falx Cerebri and Interdigitating Gyri; T2 (MRI)
Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0008.jpg|Brain: Arnold Chiari II, with Fenestrated Falx Cerebri and Interdigitating Gyri; T2 (MRI)
Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0009.jpg|Brain: Arnold Chiari II, with Tectal Beaking and Large Massa Intermedia and Stenogyria; T1 (MRI)
Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0009.jpg|Brain: Arnold Chiari II, with Tectal Beaking and Large Massa Intermedia and Stenogyria; T1 (MRI)
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Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0010.jpg|Brain: Arnold Chiari Type II with Medullary Spur and Kink (MRI)
Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0010.jpg|Brain: Arnold Chiari Type II with Medullary Spur and Kink (MRI)
Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0011.jpg|Brain: Arnold Chiari II, with Hypoplastic Corpus Callosum; T1 (MRI)
Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0011.jpg|Brain: Arnold Chiari II, with Hypoplastic Corpus Callosum; T1 (MRI)
Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0012.jpg|Brain: Arnold Chiari II, with Cerebellar Hemispheres that Creep Anteriorly Around the Brain Stem; T1 (MRI)
Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0012.jpg|Brain: Arnold Chiari II, with Cerebellar Hemispheres that Creep Anteriorly Around the Brain Stem; T1 (MRI)
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Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0013.jpg|BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI II (MRI)
Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0013.jpg|BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI II (MRI)
Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0014.jpg|BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI II WITH ELONGATED FOURTH VENTRICLES AND STENOGYRIA; T1 (MRI)
Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0014.jpg|BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI II WITH ELONGATED FOURTH VENTRICLES AND STENOGYRIA; T1 (MRI)
Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0015.jpg|BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI II WITH HYPOPLASTIC CORPUS CALLOSUM AND STENOGYRIA; T1 (MRI)
Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0015.jpg|BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI II WITH HYPOPLASTIC CORPUS CALLOSUM AND STENOGYRIA; T1 (MRI)
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Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0016.jpg|BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI II WITH REPAIRED MYELOMENINGOCELE AND TETHERED SPINAL CORD; T1 (MRI)
Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0016.jpg|BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI II WITH REPAIRED MYELOMENINGOCELE AND TETHERED SPINAL CORD; T1 (MRI)
Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0017.jpg|BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI TYPE IV; T1 (MRI)
Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0017.jpg|BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI TYPE IV; T1 (MRI)
Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0018.jpg|BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI TYPE IV; T1 (MRI)
Image:Arnold-Chiari Malformation MRI 0018.jpg|BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI TYPE IV; T1 (MRI)
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Once these "onset of symptoms" occurs, the most frequent treatment is decompression surgery, in which a neurosurgeon seeks to open the base of the skull and through various methods unrestrict CSF flow to the spine.
Once these "onset of symptoms" occurs, the most frequent treatment is decompression surgery, in which a neurosurgeon seeks to open the base of the skull and through various methods unrestrict CSF flow to the spine.


This treatment is under observation and review. Decompression is a very taxing surgical procedure and is now, in some circles, disdained in lieu of tethered cord detachment at the base of the spine. Some neurological surgeons find that detethering the spinal cord relieves the compression of the brain against the skull opening (foramen magnum) obviating the need for decompression surgery and associated trauma. It should be noted that the alternative spinal surgery is not without risk.
This treatment is under observation and review. Decompression is a very taxing surgical procedure and is now, in some circles, disdained in lieu of tethered cord detachment at the base of the spine. Some neurological surgeons find that detethering the spinal cord relieves the compression of the brain against the skull opening (foramen magnum) obviating the need for decompression surgery and associated trauma. It should be noted that the alternative spinal surgery is not without risk.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 20:11, 25 July 2012

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An uncollapsed syrinx (before surgery).
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: : Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2]

Synonyms and keywords: Chiari malformation' or ACM

Overview

Arnold-Chiari malformation is a congenital anomaly of the brain. Arnold-Chiari Malformation II occurs in almost all children born with both spina bifida and hydrocephalus, but ACM I is typically seen in children and adults without spina bifida. The scale of severity is rated I - IV, with IV being the most severe. [1] [2] [3]

Historical Perspective

An Austrian pathologist, Hans Chiari, first described these hindbrain malformations in the 1890s. A colleague of Professor Chiari, Dr. Julius Arnold later contributed to the definition of the condition, and students of Dr. Arnold suggested the term "Arnold-Chiari malformation" to henceforth refer to the condition.[4]

Classification Scheme

The Austrian pathologist Hans Chiari in the late 19th century described seemingly related anomalies of the hindbrain, the so called Chiari malformations I, II and III. Later, other investigators added a fourth (Chiari IV) malformation. The scale of severity is rated I - IV, with IV being the most severe. Types III and IV are very rare.[5]

Type Presentation Other notes
I A congenital malformation. Is generally asymptomatic during childhood, but often manifests with headaches and cerebellar symptoms. Herniation of cerebellar tonsils.[6][7] The most common form.
Syndrome of occipitoatlantoaxial hypermobility An acquired Chiari I Malformation in patients with hereditary disorders of connective tissue.[8] Patients who exhibit extreme joint hypermobility and connective tissue weakness as a result of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome or Marfan Syndrome are susceptible to instabilities of the craniocervical junction and thus acquiring a Chiari Malformation. This type is difficult to diagnose and treat.[9]
II Usually accompanied by a lumbar myelomeningocele[10] leading to partial or complete paralysis below the spinal defect. As opposed to the less pronounced tonsillar herniation seen with Chiari I, there is a larger cerebellar vermian displacement. Low lying torcular herophili, tectal beaking, and hydrocephalus with consequent clival hypoplasia are classic anatomic associations.[11] The position of the torcular herophili is important for distinction from Dandy-Walker syndrome in which it is classically upturned. This is important because the hypoplastic cerebellum of Dandy-Walker may be difficult to distinguish from a Chiari malformation that has herniated or is ectopic on imaging. Colpocephaly may be seen due to the associated neural tube defect.
III Causes severe neurological defects. It is associated with an occipital encephalocele.[12]
IV Characterized by a lack of cerebellar development.[13]
File:Neck MRI 130850-dichromatic t1-t2-t2.png
Syringomiyelia associated with Chiari malformation

Other conditions sometimes associated with Chiari Malformation include hydrocephalus,[14] syringomyelia, spinal curvature, tethered spinal cord syndrome, and connective tissue disorders[8] such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Marfan Syndrome.

Pathophysiology

  • The most widely accepted pathophysiological mechanism by which Chiari Type 1 Malformations occur is by a reduction or lack of development of the posterior fossa as a result of either congenital or acquired disorders.
  • The cerebellar tonsils are elongated and pushed down through the opening of the base of the skull (see foramen magnum), blocking the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
  • The brainstem, cranial nerves, and the lower portion of the cerebellum may be stretched or compressed.
  • Therefore, any of the functions controlled by these areas may be affected. The blockage of CSF flow may also cause a syrinx to form, eventually leading to syringomyelia. Many sufferers turn to the Chiari Institute in Long Island, NY for specialized medical attention and medication.

Gross Pathology

  • Brain: Arnold-Chiari Malformation: Gross fixed tissue sagittal section brain stem

    Brain: Arnold-Chiari Malformation: Gross fixed tissue sagittal section brain stem

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation: Gross fixed tissue sagittal section cerebrum brainstem and cerebellum

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation: Gross fixed tissue sagittal section cerebrum brainstem and cerebellum

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation And Polygyria: Gross fix tissue external view

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation And Polygyria: Gross fix tissue external view


  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation: Gross fixed tissue sagittal section brainstem close-up

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation: Gross fixed tissue sagittal section brainstem close-up

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation: Gross fixed tissue brain stem sagittal section close-up

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation: Gross fixed tissue brain stem sagittal section close-up

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation: Gross fixed tissue sagittal section brain stem and cerebellum

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation: Gross fixed tissue sagittal section brain stem and cerebellum


  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation: Gross fixed tissue sagittal section brain stem cerebellum and spinal column

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation: Gross fixed tissue sagittal section brain stem cerebellum and spinal column

  • Brain: Hydrocephalus Secondary To Arnold Chiari Malformation: Gross fixed tissue three coronal sections cerebral hemispheres

    Brain: Hydrocephalus Secondary To Arnold Chiari Malformation: Gross fixed tissue three coronal sections cerebral hemispheres

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation: Gross fixed tissue cerebellum and brainstem

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation: Gross fixed tissue cerebellum and brainstem


  • Spinal cord: Malformation Vertebral Bodies: Gross natural color sagittal section spinal column with malformation in region C7 T1 associated with Arnold Chiari malformation

    Spinal cord: Malformation Vertebral Bodies: Gross natural color sagittal section spinal column with malformation in region C7 T1 associated with Arnold Chiari malformation

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation; with Hydrocephalus, Type I

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation; with Hydrocephalus, Type I

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation; Type II

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation; Type II


  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Type II with Meningomyelocele

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Type II with Meningomyelocele

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation; Mid Sagittal

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation; Mid Sagittal

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation with Myelocele

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation with Myelocele


  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation with Hydrocephalus

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation with Hydrocephalus

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation with Hydrocephalus

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation with Hydrocephalus

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation


  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation, a close up view

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation, a close up view


  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation; Tonsilar Herniation of Cerebellum Compressing Medulla

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation; Tonsilar Herniation of Cerebellum Compressing Medulla

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation; Meningomyelocele, Type II, Meningitis

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation; Meningomyelocele, Type II, Meningitis

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation, Type II; Meningomyelocele, Meningitis, Close-up of Previous one

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation, Type II; Meningomyelocele, Meningitis, Close-up of Previous one


  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation, Intramedullary Hemorrhage

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation, Intramedullary Hemorrhage

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation, Type II

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation, Type II

  • Spinal Cord: Arnold Chiari Malformation; Type II, Meningomyelitis

    Spinal Cord: Arnold Chiari Malformation; Type II, Meningomyelitis


  • Spinal Cord: Arnold Chiari Malformation; Type II, Meningomyelitis

    Spinal Cord: Arnold Chiari Malformation; Type II, Meningomyelitis

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation; Note Z-Shaped Kink in Cervical Spinal Cord

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation; Note Z-Shaped Kink in Cervical Spinal Cord


  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation with Hydrocephalus

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Malformation with Hydrocephalus

  • Skin: Myelomeningocele with Hydrocephalus; Arnold Chiari; Note Underdevelopment of Legs

    Skin: Myelomeningocele with Hydrocephalus; Arnold Chiari; Note Underdevelopment of Legs


  • Brain: Cerebellum Arnold Chiari: Gross fixed tissue flattened cerebellum

    Brain: Cerebellum Arnold Chiari: Gross fixed tissue flattened cerebellum

  • Brain: Polymicrogyria: Gross fixed brain lateral view of left cerebral hemisphere case of Arnold Chiari cerebellum

    Brain: Polymicrogyria: Gross fixed brain lateral view of left cerebral hemisphere case of Arnold Chiari cerebellum

Causes

Congenital causes are

Acquired disorders include space occupying lesions due to one of several potential causes ranging from brain tumors to hematomas.[15]

Symptoms

In infants, the most common symptoms are

In older children

  • Upper (and lower as age marches on) limb weakness
  • Breathing difficulties may occur
  • Patients may experience no symptoms or remain asymptomatic until early adulthood at which point they will often experience severe headaches and neck pain
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Vertigo
  • Neuropathic pain
  • Pain at the point of tethering
  • Visual disturbances
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Sleep apnea
  • Impaired fine motor skills
  • Muscle weakness
  • Palpitations
  • Excessive clearing of the throat with no obstructions
  • Because of the complex combination of symptoms and the lack of experience with ACM1 had by many, even outstanding neurologists and neurosurgeons, many patients are frequently misdiagnosed.
  • Some patients may go an entire lifetime without having noticeable symptoms. Or, symptoms can be minimal, then turn severe suddenly due to head trauma which alters the condition of the spine, brain, or cerebellar tonsils and begins to cause more difficulties...

Physical Examination

Vitals

Pulse

Rate

Tachycardia may be present.

Eye

Neurologic

Imaging Findings

X ray skull

May demonstrate associated abnormalities of the skull base.

CT

May demonstrate hydrocephalus, herniated cerebellar tonsils, and a flattened spinal cord. Rarely will CT show a syrinx.

MRI

  • MRI is the imaging modality of choice to evaluate for a Chiari I malformation. MRI findings:
  • Tonsillar displacement is measured from the basion-opisthion line on a sigittal image.
  • Herniation is usually at least 5mm, though patients with 3-5mm herniation may also have the malformation.
  • MRI CSF flow studies may prove to be helpful and are currently under investigation.

Case Study#1

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  • Sag T2

    Sag T2

  • Sag T1

    Sag T1

  • Sag T1

    Sag T1

Case Study#2

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  • Sag T1

    Sag T1

  • Sag T2

    Sag T2

  • Ax T2

    Ax T2


  • Ax T2

    Ax T2

  • Ax T2

    Ax T2

Other Radiologic Findings

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari I; T1 (MRI)

    Brain: Arnold Chiari I; T1 (MRI)

  • Brain CT: Arnold Chiari I with Intrathecal Contrast; WC

    Brain CT: Arnold Chiari I with Intrathecal Contrast; WC

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari I, with Hydromyelia of Cervical Spinal Cord; T1 (MRI)

    Brain: Arnold Chiari I, with Hydromyelia of Cervical Spinal Cord; T1 (MRI)


  • Skull: Arnold Chiari II, Skull with Luckenschadel (Plain Film)

    Skull: Arnold Chiari II, Skull with Luckenschadel (Plain Film)

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari II, Hydrocephalus (CT)

    Brain: Arnold Chiari II, Hydrocephalus (CT)

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari II, 6 months Post-Shunt (CT)

    Brain: Arnold Chiari II, 6 months Post-Shunt (CT)


  • Brain: Arnold Chiari II, with Towering of The Cerebellum and Wide Tentorial Incisure; T1 (MRI)

    Brain: Arnold Chiari II, with Towering of The Cerebellum and Wide Tentorial Incisure; T1 (MRI)

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari II, with Fenestrated Falx Cerebri and Interdigitating Gyri; T2 (MRI)

    Brain: Arnold Chiari II, with Fenestrated Falx Cerebri and Interdigitating Gyri; T2 (MRI)

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari II, with Tectal Beaking and Large Massa Intermedia and Stenogyria; T1 (MRI)

    Brain: Arnold Chiari II, with Tectal Beaking and Large Massa Intermedia and Stenogyria; T1 (MRI)


  • Brain: Arnold Chiari Type II with Medullary Spur and Kink (MRI)

    Brain: Arnold Chiari Type II with Medullary Spur and Kink (MRI)

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari II, with Hypoplastic Corpus Callosum; T1 (MRI)

    Brain: Arnold Chiari II, with Hypoplastic Corpus Callosum; T1 (MRI)

  • Brain: Arnold Chiari II, with Cerebellar Hemispheres that Creep Anteriorly Around the Brain Stem; T1 (MRI)

    Brain: Arnold Chiari II, with Cerebellar Hemispheres that Creep Anteriorly Around the Brain Stem; T1 (MRI)


  • BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI II (MRI)

    BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI II (MRI)

  • BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI II WITH ELONGATED FOURTH VENTRICLES AND STENOGYRIA; T1 (MRI)

    BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI II WITH ELONGATED FOURTH VENTRICLES AND STENOGYRIA; T1 (MRI)

  • BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI II WITH HYPOPLASTIC CORPUS CALLOSUM AND STENOGYRIA; T1 (MRI)

    BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI II WITH HYPOPLASTIC CORPUS CALLOSUM AND STENOGYRIA; T1 (MRI)


  • BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI II WITH REPAIRED MYELOMENINGOCELE AND TETHERED SPINAL CORD; T1 (MRI)

    BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI II WITH REPAIRED MYELOMENINGOCELE AND TETHERED SPINAL CORD; T1 (MRI)

  • BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI TYPE IV; T1 (MRI)

    BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI TYPE IV; T1 (MRI)

  • BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI TYPE IV; T1 (MRI)

    BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI TYPE IV; T1 (MRI)


  • BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI MALFORMATION II; 1/2 PCMC (MRI)

    BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI MALFORMATION II; 1/2 PCMC (MRI)

  • BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI MALFORMATION II, HERNIATED CEREBELLAR TONSIL; 1/2 PCMC - ARROW (MRI)

    BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI MALFORMATION II, HERNIATED CEREBELLAR TONSIL; 1/2 PCMC - ARROW (MRI)

  • SPINAL CORD: ARNOLD CHIARI MALFORMATION II; 2/2 PCMC (MRI)

    SPINAL CORD: ARNOLD CHIARI MALFORMATION II; 2/2 PCMC (MRI)


  • SPINAL CORD: ARNOLD CHIARI MALFORMATION II; 2/2 PCMC - ARROW (MRI)

    SPINAL CORD: ARNOLD CHIARI MALFORMATION II; 2/2 PCMC - ARROW (MRI)

  • BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI MALFORMATION; 1/3 T2 (MRI)

    BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI MALFORMATION; 1/3 T2 (MRI)

  • BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI MALFORMATION; 1/3 - ARROW T2 (MRI)

    BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI MALFORMATION; 1/3 - ARROW T2 (MRI)


  • BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI MALFORMATION; 2/3 T2 (MRI)

    BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI MALFORMATION; 2/3 T2 (MRI)

  • SPINAL CORD: ARNOLD CHIARI MALFORMATION; 3/3 (CT)

    SPINAL CORD: ARNOLD CHIARI MALFORMATION; 3/3 (CT)

  • BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI MALFORMATION (CT)

    BRAIN: ARNOLD CHIARI MALFORMATION (CT)

Treatment

Surgery

Once these "onset of symptoms" occurs, the most frequent treatment is decompression surgery, in which a neurosurgeon seeks to open the base of the skull and through various methods unrestrict CSF flow to the spine.

This treatment is under observation and review. Decompression is a very taxing surgical procedure and is now, in some circles, disdained in lieu of tethered cord detachment at the base of the spine. Some neurological surgeons find that detethering the spinal cord relieves the compression of the brain against the skull opening (foramen magnum) obviating the need for decompression surgery and associated trauma. It should be noted that the alternative spinal surgery is not without risk.

References

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  2. ↑ Haughton VM, Korosec FR, Medow JE, Dolar MT, Iskandar BJ. Peak systolic and diastolic CSF velocity in the foramen magnum in adult patients with Chiari I malformations and in normal control participants. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2003 Feb;24(2):169-76.
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  6. ↑ Kojima A, Mayanagi K, Okui S (2009). "Progression of pre-existing Chiari type I malformation secondary to cerebellar hemorrhage: case report". Neurol. Med. Chir. (Tokyo). 49 (2): 90–2. doi:10.2176/nmc.49.90. PMID 19246872. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)[dead link]
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  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Milhorat TH, Bolognese PA, Nishikawa M, McDonnell NB, Francomano CA (2007). "Syndrome of occipitoatlantoaxial hypermobility, cranial settling, and chiari malformation type I in patients with hereditary disorders of connective tissue". Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine. 7 (6): 601–9. doi:10.3171/SPI-07/12/601. PMID 18074684. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
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  12. ↑ Arnold-Chiari+Malformation at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
  13. ↑ "Chiari Malformations - Department of Neurological Surgery".
  14. ↑ "Neuropathology For Medical Students".
  15. ↑ Loukas M, Shayota BJ, Oelhafen K, Miller JH, Chern JJ, Tubbs RS, Oakes WJ (2011). "Associated disorders of Chiari Type I malformations: a review". Neurosurg Focus. 31 (3): E3. doi:10.3171/2011.6.FOCUS11112. PMID 21882908.

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