Complete spontaneous resolution of childhood Chiari I malformation and associated syringomyelia.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2001
Abstract
The diagnosis of Chiari I malformation and associated syringomyelia is often made in childhood. Since the advent of magnetic resonance imaging, these abnormalities are increasingly detected incidentally. Despite incomplete understanding of the natural history of asymptomatic Chiari I malformations, the current recommendation is to consider prophylactic surgical intervention in those with an associated syringomyelia. This case report presents a complete spontaneous resolution of a Chiari I malformation and syringomyelia in a child. It illustrates the possibility that asymptomatic children with Chiari I malformations and syringomyelia may be followed conservatively.
Volume
107
Issue
1
First Page
182
Last Page
184
ISSN
1098-4275
Published In/Presented At
Sun, P. P., Harrop, J., Sutton, L. N., & Younkin, D. (2001). Complete spontaneous resolution of childhood Chiari I malformation and associated syringomyelia. Pediatrics, 107(1), 182–184. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.107.1.182
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
11134457
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article