Authors: Veronica Saletti Silvia Esposito Manuela Frittoli Laura Grazia Valentini Luisa Chiapparini Sara Bulgheroni Daria Riva
Publish Date: 2011/10/08
Volume: 32, Issue: 3, Pages: 295-298
Abstract
The clinical features of Chiari I Malformation CIM may be related to the compression of dural and/or neural structures at the craniocervical junction or to the associated syringomyelia Additionally patients may exhibit symptoms and signs of associated disorders CIM is a heterogeneous and multifactorial disorder including congenital and acquired forms it can also be found as an isolated malformation or in association with many clinical conditions We analyse the clinical features in a series of 65 children with CIM focusing on the high frequency of associated clinical disorders We emphasise the importance of a careful clinical and neurological assessment for a proper diagnosis and a correct management of these patients
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