Question 1

can you explain arnold chiari?

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Chiari Malformation: Chiari malformations are when the base opening of the skull is too big allowing part of the cerebellum to come through the opening and compress the brainstem or spinal cord.  They can be mild or very severe with associated abnormalities like a syrinx(hole in the spinal cord), and other problems.

Question 2

what is signs of arnold chiari?

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Arnold-Chiari: A-c is a malformation of the brain consisting of a downward displacement of the cerebellar tonsils through the  opening at the base of the skull, sometimes causing non-communicating hydrocephalus as a result of obstruction of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) outflow.  It can cause headaches, fatigue, facial muscle weakness , difficulty swallowing,  dizziness, nausea, incoordination, and paralysis.

Question 3

what is an arnold chiari type 11?

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Chiari type II (2)?: Chiari malformations develop due to a decreased size in the back of the skull. Because there is not enough space for the brain to develop, a part of the brain called the cerebellar tonsils get pushed through through the hole where the spinal cord attaches to the brain. This results in increased pressure and development of "cysts" in the spinal cord. Chiari ii has additional brain&cord changes.

Question 4

is arnold-chiari different from chiari?

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Same thing. But:: There are 4 types of arnold-chiari, or simply chiari, malformations and they all describe malformations of the hindbrain. This should not be confused with budd-chiari syndrome, which happens when a large blood clot blocks the hepatic vein. All named after hans chiari, late 19th centry pathologist from austria.

Question 5

could you explain what is arnold-chiari 1 syndrome?

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Congenital Crowding: Congenital malformation. Is generally asymptomatic during childhood, but often manifests with headaches and cerebellar symptoms. Herniation of cerebellar tonsils.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: arnold-chiari?

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Arnold-Chiari: Arnold-Chiari  malformations =  defects of cerebellum, which may push cerebellar tonsils through. foramen magnum &amp; cause hydrocephalus.

Question 7

is arnold chiari type 1 cured by surgery?

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Treated: Cure is not an appropriate word, but very typically, it solves the important parts of the problem.

Question 8

does anyone know if there is any hope for arnold chiari people?

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It is: Chiari described different types of developmental defects of the cerebellum.  Type 2 is associated with spina bifida, type 3 and type 4 are severe defects.  You are probably talking about type 2 associated with spina bifida.  It can cause breathing and swallowing problems.  Treatment with surgery is controversial.

Question 9

i have arnold-chiari anomaly. if the way to reduce the increase in the desease without surgery.?

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It Depends: For patients with cm-i who are clearly symptomatic with lower cranial nerve palsies, syringomyelia, myelopathy, cerebellar symptoms, severe neck pain or occipital headache related to the chiari malformation, surgical decompression of the foramen magnum is so somtimes reccomended. Asymptomatic patients with an incidental diagnosis of cm-i who do not have syringomyelia can be managed conservatively.

Question 10

what is arnold chiari syndrome?

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Malformation: Chiari described different defects of the cerebellum.  Arnold added details of a very specific malformation (chiari type 2).  Low lying tonsils with elongation of medulla, kinking of fourth ventricle with obstruction, and associated fusing of thalamus, hydrocephalus, peaking of quadrigeminal plate, etc.  Associated with spinal bifida.  Sorry you asked?

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