Chiari type I malformation, syncope, headache, hypoglycemia and hepatic steatosis in an 8-year old girl: a causal association?

• Main Authors: Alberto Spalice (Author), Luigi Tarani (Author), Francesca Del Balzo (Author), Francesco Costantino (Author), Enrico Properzi (Author), Natascia Liberato (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2010-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Chiari type I malformation (CMI) is a congenital hindbrain anomaly characterized by downward displacement of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum. Chiari type I malformation often presents with a complex clinical picture and can be sporadic or linked to a variety of genetic conditions....