Question 1

what is the life expectancy of someone with arnold chiari malformation type 2?

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Depends.: Chiari ii malformation (cm-ii), also known as arnold-chiari malformation, is characterized by downward displacement of the cerebellar vermis and tonsils, a brainstem malformation with beaked midbrain on neuroimaging, and a spinal myelomeningocele. The prognosis depends on syndromic or not nature of the defect and quality of surgical repair. Meningitis is detrimental. Shorter life-span anticipated.

Question 2

can i live a long life with chiari malformation 1.5?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You might never even know you have it. One of my colleagues only discovered hd had when he was getting headaches after tilting his head bsck to play trumpet in the marching band. Maybe you'll get operated. Enjoy your life in any case.

Question 3

what is chiari malformation type 1?

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A brain anamoly: A chiari 1 is a malformation where a small part of the brain (the cerebellar tonsils) descends into the spinal canal and compresses the spinal cord/brain stem.  The early symptom are typically headaches. As time proceeds and in more severe descended chiari's, the symptoms can include numbness, weakness, unsteadiness, visual issues, nausea, etc. See physician for an exam and discussion of surgery.

Question 4

how do you treat chiari malformation?

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Surgery or nothing: These are treated with surgery on the base of the skull and sometimes the dura covering the brain and/or the upper cervical vertebrae.  Each surgery is tailored to the individual depending on their symptoms and severity of the chiari malformation.
The alternative for many chiari malformations is no surgery and no treatment.  Many people require no intervention at all.

Question 5

what's the arnold chiari malformation?

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Small back of skull.: 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 6

how is a chiari malformation diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Check NIH: Check nih's "nationalinstitute of  neurological disorders and stroke":
http://www.Ninds.Nih.Gov/disorders/chiari/detail_chiari.Htm  
all the facts you need are there.

Question 7

what sort of disease is a chiari malformation?

Accepted Answer

Structural: That is a structural defect at the base of the brain / brainstem.  It may be related to other problems such as spina bifida.

Question 8

what are people with a chiari malformation like?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Chiari i malformations may have no symptoms or headaches. Other chiari malformations may possibly lead to a shortened life span (for instance due to respiratory failure). Chiari ii may also have paralysis below an associated chord malformation. Chiari iii and IV are more severe.

Question 9

is a chiari malformation something to be concerned about?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some are stable but some can cause brainstem problems so see a neurosurgeon and have it properly evauated.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: chiari malformation?

Accepted Answer

Chiari Malformations: are a spectrum of congenital anomalies primarily affecting the cerebellum and associated structures.

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