Chiari 1 malformation

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Headaches.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
mri

Caudal descent of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum 11 mm below the McRae line on sagittal T1 sequence. No associated hydrocephalus or syrinx of the cervical cord.

Case Discussion

MRI features of Chiari 1 malformation with no associated hydrocephalus or syrinx of the cervical spinal cord.

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