Trigeminal neuralgia presenting as Chiari I malformation

被引:21
作者
Chakraborty, A [1 ]
Bavetta, S [1 ]
Leach, J [1 ]
Kitchen, N [1 ]
机构
[1] UCL Natl Hosp Neurol & Neurosurg, London WC1N 3BG, England
关键词
Chiari I; trigeminal neuralgia; foramen magnum decompression;
D O I
10.1055/s-2003-37959
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
Chiari I malformation usually presents with headache, numbness, weakness and gait abnormalities. We present a 38-year-old female with trigeminal neuralgia who was found to have a Chiari I malformation. She had a foramen magnum decompression with complete resolution of her symptoms.
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页数:3
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