Chiari I Malformation and Spinal Cord Ischemia in a Cadaver.

Publication Title

Cureus

Authors

Faizullah Mashriqi
Marios Loukas
Rod J Oskouian, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USAFollow
Anthony V D'Antoni
R Shane Tubbs

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-15-2017

Keywords

omplications; herniation; hindbrain; injury; neurosurgery; posterior fossa; tonsillar ectopia

Abstract

With advanced imaging, the Chiari I malformation (CIM) is more frequently diagnosed than in the past when this entity was identified most commonly at autopsy. Herein, we report the rare case of an adult cadaver found not only to have CIM but also adjacent spinal cord ischemia. This case is discussed in the context of chronic compression of the spinal cord by a CIM and the need for close monitoring of these patients.

Clinical Institute

Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)

Specialty/Research Institute

Neurosciences

Specialty/Research Institute

Surgery