Otorhinolaryngologic manifestations in Chiari malformation

The Chiari malformation causes herniation of the cerebellar amygdalae through the foramen magnum, resulting in the descent of the brain stem and/or traction on the lower cranial pairs. It is important for otolaryngologists to recognize Chiari malformations as part of the differential diagnosis of ba...

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Published inAmerican journal of otolaryngology Vol. 23; no. 2; pp. 99 - 104
Main Authors Naya Gálvez, María José, Fraile Rodrigo, Jesús José, Liesa, Rafael Fernández, Vicente González, Eugenio Andrés, Garrido, Cristina Marín, Sampériz, Luis Carmen, Tajada, Jorge Damborenea
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, NY Elsevier Inc 01.03.2002
Elsevier
Subjects
Adult
Arnold-Chiari Malformation - diagnosis
Arnold-Chiari Malformation - therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Diagnosis, Differential
Electronystagmography - methods
Evoked Potentials, Auditory, Brain Stem
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Malformations of the nervous system
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Neurology
Non tumoral diseases
Nystagmus, Pathologic - diagnosis
Nystagmus, Pathologic - therapy
Otorhinolaryngology (head neck, general aspects and miscellaneous)
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Postural Balance
Sensation Disorders - diagnosis
Sensation Disorders - therapy
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Human
Nervous system diseases
Male
Congenital disease
Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging
Differential diagnostic
Cerebral disorder
Electronystagmography
Case study
Electrodiagnosis
Arnold Chiari malformation
Symptomatology
Malformation
Central nervous system disease
Classification
Head and neck
Medical imagery
ENT disease
Adult
Female
Lesion
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Summary:The Chiari malformation causes herniation of the cerebellar amygdalae through the foramen magnum, resulting in the descent of the brain stem and/or traction on the lower cranial pairs. It is important for otolaryngologists to recognize Chiari malformations as part of the differential diagnosis of balance disorders, because patients may initially exhibit symptoms related to the vestibular system, including ataxia, nystagmus, or vertigo. We report 2 cases. (Am J Otolaryngol 2002;23:99-104. Copyright 2002, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved.)
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ISSN:0196-0709
1532-818X
DOI:10.1053/ajot.2002.30635