History of Chiari I Malformation Related to Nerve Sensitivity Due to Cerebral Volume Loss
Case Report Patient Information Age/Gender : female Date of Current MRI : Recent (compared to prior study from 2013) Clinical Context : History of Chiari I malformation status-post decompression surgery; presenting for evaluation of ongoing or new symptoms possibly related to nerve sensitivity. Presenting Symptoms Reported or suspected nerve sensitivity symptoms include: Chronic headaches Cervical and sub-occipital neck pain Paresthesias: tingling, numbness, burning sensations Balance instability Photophobia or light sensitivity Facial pain and/or pressure sensations Additional indications for current imaging: Routine post-surgical follow-up after Chiari I decompression Evaluation of cognitive, neurological, or gait disturbances Screening for new or progressive intracranial pathology Relevant Medical History Chiari I Malformation : Previously diagnosed; underwent posterior sub-occipital craniectomy with resection of the posterior arch of C1. Ophtha...