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Diagnosed with tia/basilar migraine last night. both cat scans normal. history of severe chiari malformation. further testing warranted?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Symptomatic Chiari: It would be worth having a neurosurgeon evaluate you & review your current MRI. If you have no current MRI, the neurosurgeon will order one & any other needed studies.

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 12/16/2015

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A member asked:

Diagnosed with tia/basilar migraine last night. both cat scans normal. history of severe chiari malformation. further testing warranted?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Dr Blinski agreed

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