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	The Chiari Institute
		The Chiari Institute is the world's first comprehensive, multidisciplinary center for the management of patients suffering from Chiari malformation, a rare structural condition that affects the cerebellum; syringomyelia, a chronic disease of the spinal cord; and related disorders.
		The institute is named in honor of Professor Hans Chiari, an Austrian pathologist who first described abnormalities of the brain at the junction of the skull and spine more than a century ago.
		Physician members of the Chiari Institute include neurosurgeons, neurologists and neuroradiologists, as well as specialists in pain management, cardiology, respiratory physiology, neuro-opthalmology, neuro-otology, general medicine and pediatrics.
	www.northshorelij.com /body.cfm?ID=6407 (0 words)

	Chiari Malformation
		A Chiari malformation is a congenital (present at birth) defect in the area of the back of the head where the brain and spinal cord connect.
		Type II Chiari malformations are typically seen in infants who are born with spina bifida, a neurological condition that causes a portion of the spinal cord and the surrounding structures to develop outside, instead of inside, the body.
		Chiari malformation may be caused by exposure to harmful substances during fetal development or associated with genetic problems or syndromes that may have a tendency to run in families.
	www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/peds_neuro/chari.cfm (885 words)

	Neurological Disorders - Chiari Malformation
		A Chiari malformation is a congenital (present at birth) defect in the area of the back of the head where the brain and spinal cord connect.
		Type II Chiari malformations are typically seen in infants who are born with spina bifida, a neurological condition that causes a portion of the spinal cord and the surrounding structures to develop outside, instead of inside, the body.
		Chiari malformation may be caused by exposure to harmful substances during fetal development or associated with genetic problems or syndromes that may have a tendency to run in families.
	www.musckids.com /health_library/neuro/chari.htm (875 words)

	eMedicine - Chiari II Malformation : Article by Lutfi Incesu, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Pathophysiology: The Chiari II malformation is a complex anomaly with skull, dural, brain, spinal, and spinal cord manifestations.
		An encysted fourth ventricle is one of the causes of shunt malfunction.
		Chiari II malformation associated with subtle gyral malformations and spinal cord abnormalities, such as a syrinx, are often missed on routine CT images.
	www.emedicine.com /radio/topic150.htm (5727 words)

	FAQ
		Chiari Malformation Type I (CM) is a neurological disorder where part of the brain, the cerebellum (or more specifically the cerebellar tonsils), descends out of the skull into the spinal area.
		Usually, the Chiari headache is described as an intense pressure in the back of the head and is brought on, or aggravated, by exercise, straining, coughing, sneezing, laughing, bending over, or similar activities.
		However, since the definition of Chiari is changing, most doctors will use a combination of reported symptoms, a neurological exam, MRI results, and their experience and judgment to determine if a person has Chiari.
	www.conquerchiari.org /FAQ.htm (3802 words)

	Chiari malformation in CFIDS, FMS
		Chiari malformation or squeezing of spinal cord may be common in CFIDS, fibromyalgia.
		The best known of these conditions is the Chiari malformation, in which the cerebellar "tonsils" (a portion of the cerebellum, shaped like the tonsils in the neck) extend several millimeters through the opening in the base of the skull (the foramen magnum) that allows the spinal cord to attach to the brain.
		The Type I Chiari malformation (Type II is related to spina bifida and hydrocephalus and is found in infants) was first identified in 1891 and was considered to be rare before the development of MRI scans.
	www.co-cure.org /chiari.htm (1552 words)

	NeurosurgeryToday.org \| What is Neurosurgery \| Patient Education Materials \| chiari malformation
		Chiari malformation is considered a congenital condition, although acquired forms of the condition have been diagnosed.
		Chiari I malformations may be treated surgically with only local decompression of the overlying bones, decompression of the bones and release of the dura (a thick membrane covering the brain and spinal cord), or decompression of the bone and dura and some degree of cerebellar tissue resection.
		Chiari II decompression is treated similarly, but is usually restricted to decompressing the tissues in the spinal canal and leaving the back of the skull alone.
	www.neurosurgerytoday.org /what/patient_e/chiari1.asp (2084 words)

	What is the Chiari Malformation?
		It is characterized by a small or misshapen posterior fossa (the compartment in the back of the skull), a reduction in cerebrospinal fluid pathways and a protrusion of the cerebellar tonsils through the bottom of the skull (foramen magnum) into the spinal canal.
		Chiari Malformations are also known as herniation of the cerebellar tonsils, cerebellar ectopia, hindbrain herniation and Arnold-Chiari malformations.
		The Chiari I Malformations may also be associated with other disorders such as hydrocephalus (build up of fluid in the ventricles of the brain) or Syringomyelia.
	www.asap.org /chiari-malformation.html (633 words)

	Chiari Type I Malformation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Chiari malformation occurs when the posterior fossa is formed improperly.
		Although a form of Chiari malformation occurs in children, the Chiari I malformation usually causes problems in adults.
		This condition is not always associated with Chiari I malformation and may also be associated with spinal cord trauma or tumors.
	www.muhealth.org /~neuromed/chiari.shtml (277 words)

	Neurosurgery4kids.net Chiari 1 Malformation
		Chiari I Malformations in children are a relatively common and misunderstood disorder of the craniovertebral junction.
		By definition, a Chiari I malformation consists of herniation of the cerebellar tonsils at least 5 mm below the foramen magnum (see the MRI images below), although lesser amounts of tonsillar herniation may also lead to signs and symptoms.
		Diagnosis is often delayed in patients with a Chiari I malformation, which of course is understandable considering the wide range of signs and symptoms that can be attributed to this malformation.
	www.neurosurgery4kids.net /Chiari.htm (628 words)

	Chiari malformations and syringomyelia
		Chiari type 1 malformations (CM1) occur in the region where the brain and the spinal cord join.
		It is recommended that patients diagnosed with a Chiari Malformation have the entire spine imaged to rule out the presence of a syrinx, since it may be a consideration in treatment and prognosis.
		In cases involving a Chiari Malformation, the main goal of surgery is to provide more space for the cerebellum at the base of the skull and upper cervical spine.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /pediatricneurosurgery/services/chiari.htm (1250 words)

	Cincinnati Chiari Support Group
		Chiari (pronounced kee-ar'-ee) is an uncommon congenital birth defect of the brain.
		In Chiari Malformation Type I or CMI, the cerebellum is elongated, protrudes through the base opening of the skull or foreman magnum, and resides in the upper spinal canal.
		Cristy is the mother of an infant son with Chiari.
	www.webspawner.com /users/chiari/index.html (1627 words)

	Chiari Malformation
		Chiari malformation (also called Arnold-Chiari malformation) is a rare congenital anomaly in which two parts of the brain, the brainstem and the cerebellum, are longer than normal and protrude down into the spinal canal.
		Chiari malformation may be associated with many other anomalies including myelomeningocele, syringomyelia, and spina bifida.
		Adults and adolescents with Chiari malformation who previously were asymptomatic may show signs of progressive brain impairment as they grow older, such as involuntary, rapid, downward eye movements.
	healthlink.mcw.edu /article/921394508.html (275 words)

	Erin - Chiari
		Chiari Malformation is the name associated with a condition in which the posterior fossa cavity (lower rear portion of the skull) is malformed and/or is not large enough for the cerebellum and cerebellar tonsils - which cover the cerebellum.
		Chiari can only be seen through MRI scans and is not usually seen (or diagnosed) in infants due to the low frequency of MRIs performed on infants as well as the inability of infants to communicate the symptoms.
		Chiari is also present in children with diseases such as spina bifida and is a contributing factor to the symptoms seen in these children.
	www.portune.com /erin (10777 words)

	MedFriendly.com: Chiari malformation
		Chiari (pronounced key-ar-ee) malformation is a condition in which important parts of the back, bottom part of the brain are forced out of place in a downwards direction through the opening in the bottom of the skull.
		Signs and symptoms of Type II Chiari malformation are usually present soon after birth and could include short periods in which breathing stops, a decreased ability to gag when something is stuck down the throat, loss of arm strength, and involuntary and rapid downward eye movements.
		Chiari malformation is diagnosed with a CT (Computerized Tomography) scan or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans of the brain.
	www.medfriendly.com /chiarimalformation.html (2639 words)

	Chiari Malformation Information on Healthline
		Chiari malformation is a congenital anomaly (a condition that is present at birth), in which parts of the brain protrude through the opening in the base of the skull into the spinal column.
		In order to explain the various components of Chiari malformation, it is helpful to describe a few parts of the brain and their functions.
		Type II Chiari malformation may be diagnosed prenatally by ultrasound or shortly after birth during medical evaluation of the accompanying spina bifida.
	www.healthline.com /galecontent/chiari-malformation (996 words)

	eMedicine - Chiari II Malformation : Article Excerpt by: Lutfi Incesu, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Chiari II malformation is a complex congenital malformation of the brain, nearly always associated with myelomeningocele.
		The hindbrain findings of Chiari II malformation are best explained with the theory of McLone and Knepper, which allows the hindbrain disorder to be conceptualized as resulting from a normal-sized cerebellum developing in an abnormally small posterior fossa with a low tentorial attachment.
		In the Chiari II malformation, however, the spinal chord is not always tethered.
	www.emedicine.com /radio/byname/chiari-ii-malformation.htm (615 words)

	Chiari Malformation
		The Chiari malformation, also known as the Arnold-Chairi malformation, is a relatively common syndrome involving displacement of the cerebellar tonsils below the level of the foramen magnum.
		The Chiari malformation is generally thought to be present from birth.
		Symptoms suggestive of Chiari include posterior headaches, dizziness and ataxia (especially associated with straining), fainting with a cough, and weakness or numbness.
	www.dizziness-and-balance.com /disorders/central/cerebellar/chiari.html (544 words)

	Chiari Malformation - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Chiari malformation (also called Arnold-Chiari malformation) is a condition in which the cerebellum portion of the brain protrudes down into the spinal canal.
		Chiari Malformation is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
		Arnold-Chiari malformation, sometimes referred to as 'Chiari malformation' or ACM, is a congenital anomaly of the brain in which the cerebellar tonsils are elongated and pushed down through the opening of the base of the skull (see foramen magnum), blocking the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /c/chiari_malformation/intro.htm (1113 words)

	A Chiari malformation, congenital abnormality at base of brain where spinal column joins skull - Rosner - Heffez.
		The Chiari (kee-ar-ee) malformations are congenital abnormalities of the posterior fossa (base of brain where the spinal column joins the skull).
		HISTORY: Professor Hans Chiari was a German pathologist who first described these abnormalities of the brain at the junction of the skull with the spine in 1890.
		The Chiari II is usually found in children with spina bifida or myelomeningocele.
	www.nfra.net /ChiarMal.htm (456 words)

	Chiari Malformation and Fibromyalgia
		The Chiari malformation is a relatively common occurrence.
		The determination that a Chiari malformation is causing the symptom complex is often complicated by the overlap of symptoms that are similar to some rheumatologic disorders; hence, the alleged association between the Chiari I malformation and the diagnosis of fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue (CFS) syndrome.
		Regardless of the presence or absence of an association, it is evident that the complex nature of the diagnosis and treatment of the Chiari I malformation and syringomyelia deserves a comprehensive and methodological approach.
	www.spineuniverse.com /rtbarticle.php/article2038.html (999 words)

	CFIDS
		Symptoms of Chiari malformation, as it is commonly known, include headache, neck pain, fatigue, swallowing difficulties and numbness and tingling of the extremities.
		Some have speculated that Chiari malformations may be responsible for some cases of chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS) and fibromyalgia (FM) because of their similar symptoms.
		Chiari malformation is a structural abnormality in which the bony area at the base of the skull (the posterior fossa) is too small to comfortably contain the cerebellum and the spinal cord.
	www.cfids.org /about-cfids/chiari-malformation.asp (458 words)

	Treatment of Chiari Malformation at Mayo Clinic
		Chiari malformation is a rare abnormality at the base of the brain that results in brain tissue extending into the spinal canal.
		In Chiari-I malformation, brain tissue (the cerebellum tonsils-- two pegs of tissue which hang off the cerebellum at the base of the brain) protrudes below the opening of the base of the skull (foramen magnum).
		Chiari-I malformation usually causes symptoms in young adults and is often associated with syringomyelia (a tubular, fluid-filled cavity within the spinal cord) and abnormalities in the bones of the skull and/or spine.
	www.mayoclinic.org /chiari-malformation (537 words)

	Chiari Malformation, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
		A Chiari malformation is a condition in which the back of the brain (cerebellum) extends down into the upper spinal canal.
		Why Chiari malformations develop is unclear, but since the use of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, more children have been diagnosed with this condition.
		For children experiencing symptoms and who have been diagnosed with a Chiari malformation, the treatment is surgery in order to create more space for the brain and spinal cord.
	www.cincinnatichildrens.org /health/info/neurology/diagnose/chiari-malformation.htm (893 words)

	Chiari - Institute for Neurology & Neurosurgery, New York City
		The Chiari Malformation (also called the Arnold Chiari Malformation) is a developmental anomaly at the base of the brain which results in the downward displacement of some of the brain's structures into the spinal canal.
		It is not unusual for the Chiari Malformations to have an associated accumulation of fluid within the interior of the spinal cord.
		While there are other reasons for cysts to occur within the spinal cord (trauma, tumor), the bulk of cysts which occur in the spinal cord are due to anomalies in the anatomy at the skull base.
	nyneurosurgery.org /chiari_intro.htm (395 words)

	Chiari Malformation, Dr. Jho's Chiari Malformation Surgery via small skin incision
		Chiari malformation is a condition in which the brain tissue of the cerebellar tonsils has herniated into the cervical spinal canal.
		When Chiari malformation causes compression at the brainstem and spinal cord, it can cause difficulty in swallowing, eye movement disorder, headaches, vertigo, balance disorder, muscle atrophy of the arms and hands, spasticity of the legs, gait disorder, and bowel and/or bladder disorder.
		If syringomyelia does not resolve by Chiari decompression, a shunt catheter has to be placed in order to drain the accumulated fluid in the spinal cord.
	www.drjho.com /chiari_surgery.htm (467 words)

	Chiari People of PA
		Sometimes thought to be congenital, Chiari is often associated with other anomalies including Spina Bifida, Scoliosis, Basilar Invagination, Syringomyelia and increased intercranial pressure.
		Arnold Chiari Malformation is a hindbrain malformation in which the Cerebellar Tonsils have herniated down out of the skull and into the spinal canal.
		Chiari is often misdiagnosed because the symptoms are many and vary from one person to another.
	www.chiaripeopleofpa.com /index.html (176 words)

	Chiari Malformation Fact Sheet: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
		Chiari malformations (CMs) are structural defects in the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls balance.
		Normally the cerebellum and parts of the brainstem sit in an indented space at the lower rear of the skull, above the foramen magnum (a funnel-like opening to the spinal canal).
		CMs may develop when the bony space is smaller than normal, causing the cerebellum and brainstem to be pushed downward into the foramen magnum and into the upper spinal canal.
	www.ninds.nih.gov /disorders/chiari/detail_chiari.htm (0 words)

	Chiari Malformation Syringomyelia News
		Chiari Malformation (Arnold-Chiari) is a serious neurological disorder where the bottom part of the brain, the cerebellum, descends out of the skull and crowds the spinal cord, putting pressure on both the brain and spine and causing many symptoms.
		Chiari can place a tremendous physical, mental, emotional, and economic strain on patients and their families.
		The CandS Patient Education Foundation, known informally as Conquer Chiari, is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to improving the experiences and outcomes of Chiari and syringomyelia patients through education, awareness, and research.
	www.chiari-syringo-news.org /index.htm (0 words)

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