Erschienen in:
02.05.2019 | Special Annual Issue
Defining, diagnosing, clarifying, and classifying the Chiari I malformations
verfasst von:
Stephen Bordes, Skyler Jenkins, R. Shane Tubbs
Erschienen in:
Child's Nervous System
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Ausgabe 10/2019
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Abstract
Purpose
Chiari malformations (CM) have been traditionally classified into four categories: I, II, III, and IV. In light of more recent understandings, variations of the CM have required a modification of this classification.
Methods
This article discusses the presentation, diagnostics, and treatment of the newer forms of hindbrain herniation associated with the CM type I.
Results
The CM 1 is a spectrum that includes some patients who do not fall into the exact category of this entity.
Conclusions
While CM have been categorically recognized as discrete and individual conditions, newer classifications such as CM 0 and CM 1.5 exhibit some degree of continuity with CM 1; however, they require distinct and separate classification as symptoms and treatments can vary among these clinical subtypes.