Tonsillar Herniation
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The neurosurgeon is the specialist who evaluates tonsillar herniation, also known as herniation of the cerebellar tonsils or Chiari malformation, in which a lower part of the cerebellum shifts through the opening at the base of the skull into the spinal canal.
Common symptoms: It may cause headache, especially when coughing or straining, neck pain, dizziness, balance problems, tingling, or difficulty swallowing. Some people have few symptoms.
How is it identified? It is usually detected through imaging studies of the brain and the spine, ordered when compatible symptoms are present.
When to seek care? An evaluation is advisable in the face of headaches related to exertion or persistent neurological symptoms. The neurosurgeon analyzes the case and guides the most appropriate follow-up for each patient.
Data on 68 doctors who treat tonsillar herniation
Which specialist treats tonsillar herniation?
Tonsillar herniation is a shift of brain tissue toward the base of the skull due to increased intracranial pressure, a serious and urgent condition. A neurosurgeon is the specialist who evaluates and treats this emergency. If you have severe headache, loss of consciousness, or sudden neurological changes, seek care from this specialist immediately.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in tonsillar herniation
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. José Francisco Mendiola González
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sergio David Vallejo Toro
Dr. Alejandro López Garibay
Dr. José Antonio Lemus Tiscareño
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Frequently asked questions
What is tonsillar herniation?
The neurosurgeon is the specialist who evaluates tonsillar herniation, also known as herniation of the cerebellar tonsils or Chiari malformation, in which a lower part of the cerebellum shifts through the opening at the base of the skull into the spinal canal.
Which doctor treats tonsillar herniation?
Tonsillar herniation is a shift of brain tissue toward the base of the skull due to increased intracranial pressure, a serious and urgent condition. A neurosurgeon is the specialist who evaluates and treats this emergency. If you have severe headache, loss of consciousness, or sudden neurological changes, seek care from this specialist immediately.