Chiari I Malformation: Patient Report and a Mini Review

Chiari I Malformation: Patient Report and a Mini Review

Chiari I malformation refers to the downward herniation of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum. The case of a 17-year-old female who presented with a two-year history of chronic back, left hip, and left leg pain is discussed. She was subsequently diagnosed with borderline Chiari I, pse...

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Veröffentlicht in:Clinical pediatrics 2006-07, Vol.45 (6), p.570-573
Hauptverfasser: Griffith, Joan R., Bada, Henrietta S.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Arnold-Chiari Malformation - diagnosis
Arnold-Chiari Malformation - drug therapy
Arnold-Chiari Malformation - etiology
Arnold-Chiari Malformation - surgery
Back Pain
Brain
Case studies
Congenital diseases
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Medical diagnosis
Physical Therapy Modalities
Treatment Failure
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Zusammenfassung:Chiari I malformation refers to the downward herniation of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum. The case of a 17-year-old female who presented with a two-year history of chronic back, left hip, and left leg pain is discussed. She was subsequently diagnosed with borderline Chiari I, pseudotumor cerebi, and HAIR-AN syndrome.
ISSN:0009-9228
1938-2707
DOI:10.1177/0009922806290613