J Korean Pediatr Soc.  1993 Feb;36(2):287-291.

Two cases of Arnold-Chiari malformation type II

• Lee WK
• Chang HS
• Lee SK
• Park EW
• Kim KW

Abstract

Arnold-Chirai malformation type II is congenital disorder which consists of downward displacement into upper cervical spinal canal of parts of the cerebellum, 4th ventricle, and medulla oblongata. We experienced two cases of Arnold-Chiari malformation with lumbar meningomyelocele, hydrocephalus. We confirmed the cases by brain C-T and report with brieft review of the lilterature.

Keyword

Arnold-Chiari malformation type II

MeSH Terms

Arnold-Chiari Malformation*
Brain
Cerebellum
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
Hydrocephalus
Medulla Oblongata
Meningomyelocele
Spinal Canal