Chiari Malformation in Children

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2021 Aug;68(4):783-792. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2021.04.015.

Abstract

Chiari malformation type 1 (CM1) is often found incidentally. However, patients with symptoms or signs referable to CM1 or an associated syrinx will likely benefit from surgical intervention. Patients who are not symptomatic from CM1 at presentation are unlikely to become symptomatic at follow-up.

Keywords: Chiari malformation; Scoliosis; Syringomyelia.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arnold-Chiari Malformation / diagnosis*
  • Arnold-Chiari Malformation / surgery
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Decompression, Surgical / methods
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Monitoring, Physiologic
  • Primary Health Care / organization & administration*
  • Referral and Consultation / statistics & numerical data*
  • Risk Factors