Arnold–Chiari malformation

Arnold–Chiari malformation

Arnold–Chiari malformation occurs when the medulla oblongata and the cerebellar tonsils extend through the fora - men magnum into the cervical spinal canal, causing pressure on the lower medulla. Hydrocephalus and impaired neurolog - ical function are common, and there is a strong association headache, vomiting, visual disturbances, mental impairment, cerebellar ataxia, sensory disturbances or paralysis. Manage ment consists of decompressing the foramen magnum and, usually , the posterior arc h of the atlas to restore normal cerebrospinal fluid flow . Arnold–Chiari malformation

Arnold–Chiari malformation occurs when the medulla oblongata and the cerebellar tonsils extend through the fora - men magnum into the cervical spinal canal, causing pressure on the lower medulla. Hydrocephalus and impaired neurolog - ical function are common, and there is a strong association headache, vomiting, visual disturbances, mental impairment, cerebellar ataxia, sensory disturbances or paralysis. Manage ment consists of decompressing the foramen magnum and, usually , the posterior arc h of the atlas to restore normal cerebrospinal fluid flow . Arnold–Chiari malformation

Arnold–Chiari malformation occurs when the medulla oblongata and the cerebellar tonsils extend through the fora - men magnum into the cervical spinal canal, causing pressure on the lower medulla. Hydrocephalus and impaired neurolog - ical function are common, and there is a strong association headache, vomiting, visual disturbances, mental impairment, cerebellar ataxia, sensory disturbances or paralysis. Manage ment consists of decompressing the foramen magnum and, usually , the posterior arc h of the atlas to restore normal cerebrospinal fluid flow .