Chiari Malformation Types Symptoms Treatment
Depending on the extent of tissue displacement, symptoms can range from headaches and poor coordination to hearing loss, seizures, and death. Some people may have no notable symptoms. Chiari malformation is diagnosed with imaging studies but can sometimes be seen on physical examination. Treatment depends on the severity of the defect, with some people only requiring symptomatic treatment and others needing surgery to relieve pressure on the brain. Chiari malformation is named after an Austrian pathologist named Hans Chiari who published detailed descriptions of the condition from 40 postmortem exams conducted between 1891 and 1896....