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Sister is a 37 yo w/chiari malformation. she had posterior fossa decompression and craniotomy 2 yrs ago. lately she has been forgetful, clumsy, can't find her words and calls things the names (called her watch a hand clock, etc) what could be wrong?
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Clumsy: Probably be a good idea to have a visit with your neurologist or neurosurgeon to evaluate the symptoms.
Answered 2/18/2020
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Let Neuro know: She should be followed up by her neurologist or neurosurgeon reguolarly, this is something worth letting them know about. Best Wishes.
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