Acute foramen magnum syndrome from acquired Chiari I malformation relieved by ventriculoperitoneal shunt revision.

An adult case of shunt malfunction presenting with acute quadriparesis as a manifestation of foramen magnum syndrome with acquired Chiari type I malformation is described in this study. The corticospinal function was restored after shunt revision. MRI showing considerable ascent of cerebellar tonsil...

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Main Authors: Pereira, E, Qadri, SR, Cadoux-Hudson, T, Green, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010