Chiari Malformation (CM) is
a structural defect in the cerebellum, a part of the brain that controls
balance. It develops where your skull and neck meets and affect the functions
controlled by these areas. In simple words, it is a such a condition where the
bony space or part of the skull is too
small that it causes brain tissue to settle in the spinal cord. It can also be
caused due to genetic mutations or lack of nutrients in the maternal diet. Some
people with CM have no symptoms at all,
while others may experience dizziness, numbness, vision problems, headaches,
weakness and problems in balancing. The recommended treatment depends on the
severity of CM and as mentioned above that some cases are asymptomatic and do
not disturb a person’s living or day-to-day activities. But for some, surgery
is the only treatment left to correct functional disturbances.
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