The Chiari I malformation (CM-I) is characterised by overcrowding of the posterior fossa and descent of the cerebellar tonsils and is associated with syringomyelia. With the increasing availability of ...

There was no hydrocephalus. T1W and T2W screening of the whole spine showed holocord syringohydromyelia (fig 2A,B). No focal intraspinal mass was seen. Chiari I malformation with a holocord syrinx was ...

The aim of this Scheme is to reduce and eliminate the incidence of chiari malformation and syringomyelia in dogs. MRI scans are graded by two expert Scrutineers appointed by a BVA panel. The results ...

Type I Chiari malformations (CMs) is an acquired or congenital disorder characterised by the presence of the cerebellar tonsils at 5 mm or below of the spinal canal, which can result in abnormal ...

Dr. Cohen also explains why not all cases will need surgery. Chiari malformations are associated with the formation of a syrinx, a fluid-filled pocket, or cyst, in the spinal cord. This condition also ...

Kids with related problems (such as syringomyelia, hydrocephalus, sleep apnea, or scoliosis) may need medical treatment for those conditions. Some doctors recommend that kids with Chiari I ...

Other conditions sometimes associated with CM include hydrocephalus, syringomyelia (a fluid-filled cyst in the spinal cord), and spinal curvature. The NINDS supports research on disorders of the brain ...

In a Chiari malformation (key-AR-ee mal-for-MAY-shun), part of the ... Often doctors order an MRI of the spine to check for syringomyelia, too. Your child's doctors may use cine-MRI to see how CSF ...