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Chiari Malformations 02

Topic: Pediatric

Created on Friday, May 30 2008 by jdmiles

Last modified on Friday, May 30 2008.


Which one answer below most correctly describes what is seen in the image above?

 
        A) Chiari type III malformation
 
        B) Arnold-Palmer malformation
 
        C) Dandy-Walker malformation
 
        D) Normal MRI
 
        E) Chiari malformation
 

 


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A) Chiari type III malformation

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This MRI shows a Chiari type I malformation, with protrusion of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum. In a Chiari type II, the medulla and 4th ventricle would also be downwardly displaced. A Chiari type III malformation would include an occipital encephalocele, which is not seen in this image.  (See References)

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B) Arnold-Palmer malformation

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This MRI shows a Chiari type I malformation. Arnold-Chiari is a name originally applied to the Chiari type II malformation. Arnold Palmer is a pro golfer. Alternatively, Arnold Palmer may refer to a tasty beverage consisting of a mixture of lemonade and iced tea.  (See References)

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C) Dandy-Walker malformation

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This MRI shows a Chiari malformation. The Dandy-Walker malformation does not involve low-set cerebellar tonsils, but rather involves lack of a cerebellar vermis.   (See References)

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D) Normal MRI

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This MRI shows a Chiari malformation. This is not considered a normal variant.   (See References)

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E) Chiari malformation

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This MRI shows a Chiari malformation.   (See References)

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References:

1. Sklar, E.M.L., Ruiz, A., Quencer, R.M., and Falcone, S.F. (2004). Structural neuroimaging. In Bradley, W.G., Daroff, R.B., Fenichel, G.M., and Jankovic, J. (Eds.). Neurology in Clinical Practice, Fourth Edition. Butterworth Heinemann, Philadelphia, pp. 521-597 (ISBN:0750674695). Advertising:
2. Sarnat, H.B., and Flores-Sarnat, L. (2004). Developmental disorders of the nervous system. In Bradley, W.G., Daroff, R.B., Fenichel, G.M., and Jankovic, J. (Eds.). Neurology in Clinical Practice, Fourth Edition. Butterworth Heinemann, Philadelphia, pp. 1763-1789 (ISBN:0750674695). Advertising:
3. Rosenbaum, R.B., and Ciaverella, D.P. (2004). Disorders of bones, joints, ligaments, and meninges. In Bradley, W.G., Daroff, R.B., Fenichel, G.M., and Jankovic, J. (Eds.). Neurology in Clinical Practice, Fourth Edition. Butterworth Heinemann, Philadelphia, pp. 2189-2222 (ISBN:0750674695). Advertising:
4. Robert I. Grossman, David M. Yousem. Neuroradiology: the requisites. Philadelphia, Pa. : Mosby, c2003. (ISBN:032300508X) Advertising:
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Chiari Malformations 02
Question ID: 052908177
Question written by J. Douglas Miles, (C) 2006-2009, all rights reserved.
Created: 05/30/2008
Modified: 05/30/2008
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