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I have cerebral tonsillar ectopia that measures 3 cm. should i be concerned?
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Chiari : No if you mean 3 mm. The cut off for chiari 1 malformation is 5mm. There are some that treat the so called "chiari 0" but this is controversial. I agree with dr oro comment. If 3 cm with or without a syrinx please see a neurosurgeon.
Answered 12/9/2013
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3 cm or 3 mm?: It depends. If it is 3 cm as you state, that is severe (30 mm) and you should be concerned. If instead you mean 3 mm, then it depends if you have a syrinx. If you do not have a syrinx, there is no concern.
Answered 1/9/2015
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