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Intermittent obstructive hydrocephalus in the Arnold-Chiari malformation.
T R Vrabec1, R C Sergott, P J Savino
1Neuro-Ophthalmology Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
Annals of Neurology
|September 1, 1989
Summary
A Chiari-I malformation can cause intermittent intracranial pressure elevation, even with normal initial tests. Specialized imaging and monitoring are crucial for diagnosis in symptomatic patients.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
- Radiology
Background:
- Chiari-I malformation is a structural defect in the cerebellum.
- Intermittent intracranial pressure elevation can present with subtle or misleading symptoms.
- Papilledema and retinal hemorrhages are potential signs of increased intracranial pressure.