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Spinocerebellar Atrophy Type-3 with Chiari Malformation in a Young Man: A Case Report
Sepideh Paybast1, Mohsen Koosha2, Dina Motamedi3
1Neurology Department, Bou-ali-Sina Hospital, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran.
Introduction:
Chiari malformations are a group of congenital anomalies which involve the hindbrain and the cervical spinal canal.
Case Presentation:
Here, we describe a patient who presented with acute diplopia and gait unsteadiness which was first deigned with Chiari malformation type-1. However due to progression of the ataxia the full neurologic evaluation was considered which established the diagnosis of spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (Machado-Joseph-Disease).
Conclusion:
We aim to highlight the importance of careful examination in order to avoid misdiagnosis of even rare diseases.
