Chiari Malformation

Category: Neurology / Congenital Malformations

Chiari malformation is a condition in which brain tissue extends into your spinal canal, occurring when part of the skull is abnormally small or misshapen, pressing on the brain and forcing it downward.

Global Prevalence

Estimated 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 5,000 people, though many are asymptomatic (NIH, 2021)

Medical Breakthroughs

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