Type I Chiari malformation presenting orthostatic syncope who treated with decompressive surgery
Chiari malformations are a congenital anomaly of the hindbrain. The most common, Chiari malformation type I (CM-I), is characterized by herniation of the cerebellar tonsils extending at least 3 mm below the plane of the foramen magnum. Consequently, CM-I is associated with hydrocephalus and symptoms...
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Language: | English |
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Korean Pediatric Society
2016-11-01
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Series: | Korean Journal of Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | http://kjp.or.kr/upload/pdf/kjped-59-S149.pdf |