Arnold Chiari malformation Type 1

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Recent MRI Scans shows that my mother has Arnold chiari malformation type 1 and presence of syrinx at D2 Spinal canal...my question is whether treatment for this is only surgery or any other options available without going for surgery?

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Dr. Amit mittal Neurosurgeon 5 yrs exp Ludhiana · Accepted Answer

Dr. Amit mittal

Neurosurgeon 5 yrs exp Ludhiana

If asymptomatic do nothing... If symptomatic syrinx.... Go ahead with surgery

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