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Chiari malformation

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Chiari malformation consists of a downward displacement of the cerebellar tonsils and the medulla through the foramen magnum, sometimes causing hydrocephalus as a result of obstruction of CSF outflow. [ PMID:28613730 HPO:curators ]

Term info

database cross reference
  • MSH:D001139
  • SNOMEDCT_US:253184003
  • UMLS:C0003803
definition

Chiari malformation consists of a downward displacement of the cerebellar tonsils and the medulla through the foramen magnum, sometimes causing hydrocephalus as a result of obstruction of CSF outflow.

has exact synonym

Arnold-Chiari malformation, Chiari malformation

id

HP:0002308

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