Naslov
Vertigo associated with Chiari I malformation and syringomyelia

Autori
Titlić, Marina ; Jukić, Ivana ; Tonkić, Ante ; Buca, Ante ; Kolić, Krešimir

Izvornik
Bratislavské lekárske listy (0006-9248) 109 (2008), 4; 168-170

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
vertigo ; Chiari I malformation ; syringomyelia ; MRI

Sažetak
We report a rare case of a patient with late onset of Chiari I malformation with associated syringomyelia that was successfully treated with foramen magnum decompression. Our patient is presenting initially with vertigo and gradual weakenng of the left-hand gross motor ability, gradual hypesthesia. magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a Chiari I malformation with syringomyelia. Posterior fossa decompression, C1 laminectomy and duroplasty were performed. After surgery, the vertigo completely resolved.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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