Presentation
Chronic headaches.
Patient Data
Age: 11 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Chiari I malformation with syrinx
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The MRI sequenes demonstrate:
- caudal descent of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum (18 mm below the foramen magnum) with obliteration of the cisterna magna in keeping with Chiari I malformation
- central cystic cavity of the cervical spinal cord diameter = 7 mm) extending from the C2 to T6 in keeping with a syrinx.
Case Discussion
MRI features of a Chiari I malformation with associated cervical cord syrinx.