Presentation
Muscle weakness.
Patient Data
Age: 5 years
Gender: Female
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There is cerebellar tonsils descent through foramen magnum compressing the cervicomedullary junction with resultant whole spinal cord syrinx. No associated hydrocephalic changes.
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The tonsillar herniation is estimated to be 7.2 mm below the foramen magnum (Chiari 1 malformation >6 mm).
Case Discussion
Child with a Chiari 1 malformation and resulting extensive syrinx involving the whole spinal cord (Holocord presentation).
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