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Chiari I

Chiari I malformation is the abnormal inferior location of the cerebellar tonsils below the foramen magnum. The medulla and fourth ventricle are typically normal. It is best visualized on sagittal MRI images. Complications include hydrocephalus and hydrosyringomyelia/syrinx.

   
Chiari I  



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