"Acquired" Chiari I malformation after multiple lumbar punctures: case report. uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • The authors present the history of a patient with a Chiari I malformation "acquired" after multiple traumatic lumbar punctures. The genesis of tonsillar descent is believed to be related to persistent leakage of cerebrospinal fluid secondary to the multiple traumatic lumbar punctures. The topic of acquired Chiari I malformations and complications of lumbar puncture is reviewed.

publication date

  • February 1, 1993

Research

keywords

  • Arnold-Chiari Malformation
  • Spinal Puncture

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0027415348

PubMed ID

  • 8437671

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 32

issue

  • 2