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Chiari type II malformation - on ultrasound

Case contributed by Ahmed Abdrabou
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Cystic lesion related to the lower back

Patient Data

Age: 7 days
Gender: Male
  • Dilatation of lateral ventricles. Trigone of lateral ventricle measures 15 mm in width.
  • Tectal beaking.
  • Meningomyelocele.
  • Tethered cord with its tip project into the meningocele sac.

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