Chiari malformation: clinical features

Evidence-based neurology checklist on chiari malformation: clinical features: Genetics There may be familial clustering of Chiari malformation There is a rare association with chromodomain gene mutations Classification Risk factors Headache features Brainstem features Cranial nerve disorders…

Genetics

  • There may be familial clustering of Chiari malformation
  • There is a rare association with chromodomain gene mutations

Classification

Risk factors

Headache features

Brainstem features

Cranial nerve disorders

Spinal cord features of syringomyelia

Ophthalmic features

Sleep disorders

Peripheral features

Movement disorders

Other features

Features of raised intracranial pressure (ICP)

Exacerbating factors

Clinical outcome measures

Indicators of non-resolution of syringomyelia

References

  1. Fernandez AA, Guerrero AI, Martinez MI, et al. Malformations of the craniocervical junction (chiari type 1 and syringomyelia: classification, diagnosis and treatment). BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009; 10(Suppl 1):S1.
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  3. Massimi L, Peretta P, Erbetta A, et al. Diagnosis and treatment of Chiari malformation type 1 in children: The International Consensus Document. Neurol Sci 2022; 43:1311-1326.
  4. Abbott D, Brockmeyer D, Neklason DW, Teerlink C, Cannon-Albright LA. Population-based description of familial clustering of Chiari malformation Type I. J Neurosurg 2018; 128:460-465.
  5. Schanker BD, Walcott BP, Nahed BV, Kahle KT, Li YM, Coumans JV. Familial Chiari malformation: case series. Neurosurg Focus 2011; 31:E1.
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