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Chiari type III malformation: Case report and review of literature

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Chiari III (CM III) is the rarest of the Chiari malformations, characterized by high cervical or occipital encephalocele and osseous defects, associated with herniation of the posterior cerebral fossa contents through the foramen magnum. We report the case of a female newborn, with a cervico-occipital mass, hypotonia and sharp osteotendinous reflexes in the lower limbs. An MRI was performed showing a low occipital encephalocele with caudal displacement of cerebellar tonsils. Because of its high contrast resolution, MRI is more useful than CT, preoperatively, to assess the content of the encephalocele. MRI can identify the position of the brain stem and spinal cord, so that they are preserved during the surgical procedure.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2021.11.063

Authors: Younes Mekouar, Dalale Laoudiyi, Mohamed Reda Haboussi, Kamilia Chbani, Siham Salam, Lahcen Ouzidane

Institution: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Ibn Rochd

Language: English

Topic: Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $500