Arnold-Chiari Malformation
Arnold-Chiari malformation is an abnormality in which part of the cerebellum, located at the base of the brain, shifts downward through the opening of the skull that connects with the spine, occupying a space that normally belongs to the spinal cord.
Common symptoms: It may occur without discomfort or present with headache at the back of the head that increases with exertion, balance problems, tingling, or difficulty swallowing; at times it is detected on imaging studies.
When to see a doctor? Persistent headaches at the base of the skull or neurological disturbances deserve to be evaluated.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist and the neurosurgeon are the ones who evaluate this condition; in children the pediatrician also takes part. If symptoms like those described appear, the sensible course is to seek a professional evaluation.
Specialties that treat arnold-chiari malformation
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in arnold-chiari malformation
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dr. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dr. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Dr. Victor Tapia Alfaro
Dr. Julio Fraire Calleros
Dr. Gabriela Juárez Domínguez
Dr. Maria Eugenia Chang Gonzalez
Dr. Edgar Sanchez-Uribe
Frequently asked questions
What is arnold-chiari malformation?
Arnold-Chiari malformation is an abnormality in which part of the cerebellum, located at the base of the brain, shifts downward through the opening of the skull that connects with the spine, occupying a space that normally belongs to the spinal cord.
Which doctor treats arnold-chiari malformation?
Arnold-Chiari Malformation is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician.