title: Otorhinolaryngologic manifestations in Chiari malformation.
abstract: The Chiari malformation causes herniation of the cerebellar amygdalae through the foramen magnum, resulting in the descent of the brain stem and/or traction on the lower cranial pairs. It is important for otolaryngologists to recognize Chiari malformations as part of the differential diagnosis of balance disorders, because patients may initially exhibit symptoms related to the vestibular system, including ataxia, nystagmus, or vertigo. We report 2 cases.
authors.affiliation: Otorhinolaryngology Service, Miguel Servet University Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain.
authors.forename: María José
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Naya Gálvez
authors.forename: Jesús José
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Fraile Rodrigo
authors.forename: Rafael Fernández
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Liesa
authors.forename: Eugenio Andrés
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Vicente González
authors.forename: Cristina Marín
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Garrido
authors.forename: Luis Carmen
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Sampériz
authors.forename: Jorge Damborenea
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Tajada
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001139:Arnold-Chiari Malformation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004584:Electronystagmography / Q000379:methods; D016057:Evoked Potentials, Auditory, Brain Stem; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D009759:Nystagmus, Pathologic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D004856:Postural Balance; D012678:Sensation Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed