Arnold-Chiari II Malformation
Arnold-Chiari II Malformation Chiari II malformation appears when cerebellar tonsils decend to the upper cervical region of the neck through the foramen magnum. Its symptoms range from life-threatening to very subtle ones. Hence, rapid decision-making plays a significant role in reducing morbidity associated with the disorder. Regardless of advancements in neuroimaging, Chiari II malformation is diagnosed clinically. Thus, understanding its clinical components is important because it aids in its clinical diagnosis. Signs and Symptoms of Chiari II Malformation Life-threatening symptoms of Chiari II malformation are reduced with an increase in the age of children. The disorder exists entirely in patients with myelomeningocele and affects infants mostly. This group experiences the development of brain stem dysfunction symptoms. According to Batzdorf et al. , Chiari II malformation may become accompanied by syringomyelia or exist on its own . However, the development of the latter is...