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What are low lying cerebellar tonsils?
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Tonsillar Herniation: It is result of brain herniation from increased pressure in brain which pushes the cerebellar tonsils down through the foramen magnum (opening in floor of skull where cerebellum comes through when pushed down). It is also called Chiari Malformation.
Answered 8/9/2019
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