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MDPI, Pediatric Reports, 1(2), p. e8, 2010

DOI: 10.4081/pr.2010.e8

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

Journal article published in 2010 by Luigi Tarani, Francesca Del Balzo, Francesco Costantino, Alberto Spalice ORCID, Enrico Properzi, Patrizia D’Eufemia, Patrizia D'Eufemia, Natascia Liberati, Natascia Liberato
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Abstract

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. We report on a girl in whom Chiari type I malformation was associated with hypoglycemia, headache, vertigo, syncope and hepatic steatosis. We hypothesize that these symptoms are primarily a consequence of Chiari type I malformation.