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My wife has chiari malformation possibility empty cella and petty mall seizure and very strong depression she think she is going to die. ?
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Chiari Malformation : The Chiari 1 malformation and the empty sella are asymptomatic and not related to the seizures or depression. A neurologist and psychiatrist working together can reduce or eliminate the seizures and depression. There is real hope for her to improve.
Answered 10/1/2014
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