OBSOLETE: Arnold-Chiari malformation type II

Orpha code: 1136OMIM code: 207950

Definition

A rare, central nervous system malformation characterized by caudal displacement of the cerebellum, pons, medulla and fourth ventricle through the foramen magnum into the spinal canal, and is typically associated with myelomeningocele. Variable other central nervous system abnormalities might be present (partial or complete agenesis of the corpus callosum, a small fourth ventricle, obstructive hydrocephalus, falx and tentorium defects, and polygyria). Symptoms include hypotonia, apnea with cyanosis, dysphagia, opisthotonus, nystagmus, spasticity, ataxia, and occipital headache.

Disease data
Classification

Morphological anomaly

Synonyms
Arnold-Chiari malformation type 2
Malformacja Arnolda i Chiari typu 2
Malformacja Chiari typu 2
Malformacja Chiari typu II
Chiari malformation type 2
Chiari malformation type II
ORPHA code
1136
OMIM code
207950
ICD10 code
Q07.0
ICD11 code
LA03

No additional description.

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