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Can low lying cerebellar tonsils descend further?

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Yes: This can be progressive, especially if caused by a spinal problem like a tethered spinal cord or spinal fluid leak. Many times this does not progress however.

Answered 3/6/2018

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Hello Doctors, I did an MRI yesterday and got the following result: Incidental low-lying cerebellar tonsils extending approximately 4-5 mm inferior to the foramen magnum bilaterally. My question is: Can I have a surgery ti fix it with this size?

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