General Topics

About Chiari Malformation

Resources that will give you general information about what a Chiari Malformation is along with the different types of Chiari Malformations

Chiari Communities

If you're seeking solace during your journey, explore some of these Chiari support groups or read articles and blogs about someone's personal journey

Diagnosis & Treatment

Resources to learn about the next few steps after a Chiari Malformation diagnosis (e.g.imaging or treatment)

Finding a Doctor

Various lists of doctors who are Chiari specialist, doctors who have been noted to have experience with Chiari, or general advice on finding the right doctor to diagnosis and or treat your Chiari

Related Issues

Learn about the other issues often related to or have been diagnosed alongside Chiari Malformation

Research on Chiari

Resources that discuss various research related to Chiari Malformation

Symptoms

Sites with lists of symptoms related to Chiari

Terminology

Familiarize yourself with some of the common terms you may come across regarding Chiari
  • Brain Herniation...

    ...also referred to as acquired intracranial herniation, refers to shift of brain tissue from its normal location, into an adjacent space as a result of mass effect. 5

  • Cine MRI ... (magnetic resonance imaging)

    ...is a special MRI study used to observe cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow. 2

  • Cerebellar Tonsillar Ectopia...

    ...indicates an inferior position of the cerebellar tonsils. 4


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Tools for Chiari

Here are some tools that can help comfort life with Chiari







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