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1
Q

what are they?

A

malformations of the hindbrain affecting the structural relationships between the cerebellum, medulla and upper cervical spinal cord which causes impaired CSF circulation through the foramen magnum.

2
Q

most common and least severe type?

A

type 1

3
Q

type 1 =

A

caudal displacement of cerebellar tonsils below formaen magnum

4
Q

least common and most severe type?

A

type 2

5
Q

features of type 1

A

headache
downbeat nystagmus
ataxic gait
Syringomyelia ‘cape like’ sensory loss of pain and temperature and progressive spastic paralysis starting with the upper extremities

6
Q

type 2 =

A

Arnold -Chiari

Caudal displacement of the cerebellum and medulla below the foramen magnum and herniation of fourth ventricle

7
Q

type 2 features?

A

severe brainstem dysfunction (dysphagia, apnoea, stridor and nystagmus)
weakness that may progress to quadriplegia
association with syringomyelia, spina bifida, and hydrocephalus

8
Q

surgical treatment of Chiari malformation

A

Suboccipital craniectomy + upper cervical laminectomy (relieves pressure and restores flow of spinal fluid)

9
Q

What is syringomyelia?

A

expanding cystic cavity or syrinx forming in the spinal cord that can cause damage to the central spinal cord