Chiari malformations are a heterogeneous group of disorders comprising abnormalities associated with the hindbrain. The most common types are Chiari 1 malformation (CM-I) and Chiari 2 malformation (CM ...

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CMs are classified by the severity of the disorder and the parts of the brain that protrude into the spinal canal. Type I involves the extension of the cerebellar tonsils (the lower part of the ...

MIAMI. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – As most of us know first-hand, headaches are annoying and can often be debilitating. In some cases, they can actually be life-threatening. Some people are born with a ...

Chiari Malformation Type II: T1-weighted sagittal and parasagittal MRIs. The sagittal scans show several abnormalities, including descent of the cerebellar tonsils, an elongated 4th ventricle, a ...

A new advanced magnetic resonance imaging technique developed at the University of Illinois at Chicago for the diagnosis and treatment of neurological problems, such as Chiari malformations, ...

Chiari malformation occurs when the brain tissue extends into the spinal canal. This can happen if the skull is abnormally small or misshapen, which presses the brain downwards. The Brain & Spine ...

Regardless of the cause, congenital disorders or commonly known as birth defects usually result in disabilities which may affect physically, intellectually or cause developmental delays. While such ...

MIAMI. (KFSN) -- As most of us know first-hand, headaches are annoying and can often be debilitating. In some cases, they can actually be life-threatening. Some people are born with a condition that ...

Chiari Malformation Type II: (Left and Middle) T2-weighted axial MRIs; (Right) T1-weighted sagittal MRI. The axial scans show several abnormalities, including descent of the cerebellar tonsils, an ...