Presentation
Even if symptoms do not improve significantly, surgery might prevent existing symptoms from worsening. [4] Last updated: 9/11/2017 The long-term outlook depends on the nature of the malformation and the symptoms present in each person. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
Given the wide range of anatomical severity, as well as a large number of associated abnormalities which are sometimes encountered, it should be no surprise that the clinical presentation of patients with Chiari II malformations is also varied both in [radiopaedia.org]
Twelve cases of marked and 7 of slight basilar impression, and one of possible "manifestation of occipital vertebra" are reported; occipitalization of atlas coexisted in 9 cases, and Klippel-Feil syndrome in 4; other malformations were also present (rachischisis [scielo.br]
Entire Body System
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Feeding Difficulties
Medical issues may involve management of neurogenic bowel and bladder, neonatal feeding difficulties, respiratory failure, and apnea. [3] As with any form of surgery, there are risks associated with surgery to treat Chiari malformations. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
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Poor Feeding
feeding There have been reports in the medical literature of families in which more than one family member had a Chiari malformation. [2] However, limited information specific to familial cases of Chiari malformation type 2 is available. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
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Weakness
Others may have symptoms such as: dizziness muscle weakness numbness vision problems headaches problems with balance and coordination Chiari malformations affect females more often than males. [webmd.com]
Respiratoric
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Sneezing
But if the malformation is severe, type I may cause symptoms such as: Pain in the lower back of the head into the neck; it usually develops quickly and intensifies with any activity that increases pressure in the brain, such as coughing and sneezing. [webmd.com]
Gastrointestinal
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Overeating
Some specialists may be willing to consult with you or your local doctors over the phone or by email if you can't travel to them for care. You can find more tips in our guide, How to Find a Disease Specialist. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
Older children with type II Chiari malformation may develop head pain associated with: coughing or sneezing bending over strenuous physical activities straining to have a bowel movement Some of the most common symptoms are linked to problems with the [webmd.com]
Musculoskeletal
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Muscle Weakness
Others may have symptoms such as: dizziness muscle weakness numbness vision problems headaches problems with balance and coordination Chiari malformations affect females more often than males. [webmd.com]
Neurologic
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Headache
Others may have symptoms such as: dizziness muscle weakness numbness vision problems headaches problems with balance and coordination Chiari malformations affect females more often than males. [webmd.com]
Treatment
You may also want to contact a university or tertiary medical center in your area, because these centers tend to see more complex cases and have the latest technology and treatments. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
Surgery is the only treatment that can correct functional defects or stop progression of damage to the central nervous system. [webmd.com]
[…] and prognosis Treatment of patients with Chiari II malformation is complex due to the variable form and severity of malformations: myelomeningocele repair and management of neurogenic bladder is performed on the in utero fetus at some centers in select [radiopaedia.org]
Particular reference to surgical and orthopedic treatments is made. [scielo.br]
Prognosis
[…] the aqueduct which results in aqueductal stenosis and hydrocephalus the cerebellar tonsils and vermis are displaced inferiorly through the foramen magnum, which appears crowded Spine spina bifida aperta / myelomeningocele tethered cord Treatment and prognosis [radiopaedia.org]
Etiology
As almost all neonatal patients with Chari II have a myelomeningocele, it has been suggested that the underlying etiology is that of in utero CSF leak due to open spinal dysraphism. [radiopaedia.org]
Etiology and treatment of neurologic signs. J. Nerv. a. Ment. Dis., 117:479-491 (junho) 1953. [ Links ] 30. O'CONNEL, J. E. A.; TURNER, J. W. A. - Basilar impression of the skull. Brain, 73:405-426, 1950. [ Links ] 31. PHILIPS, D. [scielo.br]
Prevention
Even if symptoms do not improve significantly, surgery might prevent existing symptoms from worsening. [4] Last updated: 9/11/2017 The long-term outlook depends on the nature of the malformation and the symptoms present in each person. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]