title: Associated disorders of Chiari Type I malformations: a review.
abstract: A single pathophysiological mechanism of Chiari Type I malformations (CM-I) has been a topic of debate. To help better understand CM-I, the authors review disorders known to be associated with CM-I. The primary methodology found among most of them is deformation of the posterior cranial fossa, usually with subsequent decrease in volume. Other mechanisms exist as well, which can be categorized as either congenital or acquired. In understanding the relationship of such disorders with CM-I, we may gain further insight into the process by which cerebellar tonsillar herniation occurs. Some of these pathologies appear to be true associations, but many appear to be spurious.
authors: Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George's University, Grenada.
authors: Marios
authors: M
authors: Loukas
authors: Brian J
authors: BJ
authors: Shayota
authors: Kim
authors: K
authors: Oelhafen
authors: Joseph H
authors: JH
authors: Miller
authors: Joshua J
authors: JJ
authors: Chern
authors: R Shane
authors: RS
authors: Tubbs
authors: W Jerry
authors: WJ
authors: Oakes
mesh_terms: D001139:Arnold-Chiari Malformation / Q000150:complications*; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D003388:Cranial Fossa, Posterior / Q000473:pathology*; D003398:Craniosynostoses / Q000209:etiology; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000209:etiology*; D015576:Hyperostosis / Q000209:etiology; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000209:etiology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D013121:Spinal Curvatures / Q000209:etiology