[Drop attack as the only symptom of type 1 Chiari malformation. Illustration by a case].
An unusual case of Chiari type I malformation is presented. The only symptom was a "drop attack" during sneezing or coughing. The possible pathogenetic mechanisms are briefly reviewed and the good results of the surgical therapy are stressed.
D000328:Adult; D001139:Arnold-Chiari Malformation / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D003371:Cough; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012912:Sneezing; D013575:Syncope / Q000209:etiology*
"Drop attack" unico sintomo di malformazione di Chiari I. Illustrazione di un caso]