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[Isolated respiratory insufficiency in Arnold-Chiari malformation]
A Noseda1, J Devriendt, G Hoffmann
1Clinique de Pneumologie, Hôpital Universitaire Brugmann, Bruxelles, Belgique.
Revue Des Maladies Respiratoires
|January 1, 1996
Summary
A woman experienced respiratory failure due to central alveolar hypoventilation, a rare manifestation of Arnold-Chiari malformation without neurological symptoms. This case highlights a unique presentation of the condition.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pulmonology
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Arnold-Chiari malformation is a structural defect in the cerebellum.
- Central alveolar hypoventilation (CAH) is a condition characterized by a reduced drive to breathe.
- Respiratory failure can be a severe complication of neurological disorders.