MRI OF CERVICAL SPINE & BRAIN

[sudipsamanta]

I did MRI of CERVICAL SPINE & BRAIN.

For CERVICAL SPINE got the impression : Cerebellar tonsillar herniation through foramen magnum & cord syringohydromyelia.

For BRAIN got the impression :  Tonsillar herniation; - No other gross abnormality seen.

What's the cause for this impression?
For this impression what type of symtoms can find to the patient?
We can cure this problem and how?
Have any risk for this impression?

Note: EEG impression to this patient are normal.

[Dr. A. Srivastava]

Hi, Thank you for your question. I think your symptoms may be due to nerve irritation in the cervical (neck) spine because of cervical disc herniation. This pain may be referred and perceived as occurring in the back of head & shoulders (as electric sensation), arms or chest, rather than just the neck. Other symptoms may include vertigo, nausea (dizziness) and stiffness. It will be best that you consult a neurologist who would like to prescribe Pain killers, steroid and muscle relaxants. Other treatments could be cervical orthosis such as a soft cervical collar or stiffer neck brace to restrict neck movement till you get complete recovery. In addition, cervical traction may also be suggested by the doctor, if condition is severe. Hope this helps.

[selmaS]

Hi...yes this does sound like chiari and syringohydromyelia...it is best u let us know what symptoms  u have had and y the tests were done.

And u may want to do so in the Chiari forum here on MedHelp-
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Chiari-Malformation/show/257?camp=msc

selmaS
]Community Leader Chiari forum

[Londres70]

This sounds like a Chiari Malformation I with a Syringohydromyelia.  

Surgery maybe warranted to stop the progression of this, but it is NOT a cure.  

I would post in the Chiari Malformation Forum.