Arnold-Chiari malformation detected by unenhanced multiplanar CT scan.
Multiplanar computed tomographic (CT) scanning done without injection of contrast agent detected the nervous tissue abnormalities in 4 patients with Arnold-Chiari Malformation. Comparisons were made between traditional radiological studies and CT scanning. Three cases were confirmed surgically; the fourth case was diagnosed purely by CT scanning. This preliminary study suggests that this new technique should be sufficient to make a positive diagnosis in most cases of Arnold-Chiari malformation.
D000328:Adult; D001139:Arnold-Chiari Malformation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed