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Mri stated "there are some what low lying cerebellar tonsils along the inferior margin of the foreman magnum, no tonsil ectopia." should i be worried?

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Dr. David Edelman answered

No need to worry: What you are describing sounds like a normal variant. No tonsil ectopia means that there is no damage to the cerebellum. However, I would discuss this with the ordering physician

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/23/2015

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A member asked:

Mri stated "there are some what low lying cerebellar tonsils along the inferior margin of the foreman magnum, no tonsil ectopia." should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Edelman answered

Dr Ali agreed

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