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Unusual presentation of Chiari I in toddlers: case reports and review of the literature

Authors: Caitlin L. Carew, Asuri Prasad, Keng Yeow Tay, Sandrine de Ribaupierre

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 11/2012

Abstract

Toddlers with Chiari malformations can present with common symptoms, such as cough or drooling, which are associated with respiratory illnesses, delaying a correct diagnosis. Presentation does vary with age, and therefore can be different in older children when compared to infants. We present two cases of unusual presentations in toddlers and review the literature with an emphasis on acute presentation of Chiari in different age groups in children.

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Title: Unusual presentation of Chiari I in toddlers: case reports and review of the literature
Authors: Caitlin L. Carew
Asuri Prasad
Keng Yeow Tay
Sandrine de Ribaupierre
Publication date: 01-11-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Child's Nervous System / Issue 11/2012
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-012-1826-5

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