Yes. But not in all cases. I myself have Chiari Malformation Type I and my mom and grandma have it, but the gene skipped my older brother who does not have this malformation.
The Arnold-Chiari syndrome is a rare malformation of the brain. See also the link below.
Chiari malformation is curable by surgery.
chiari affects 1 in 1,000 people.
Yes, there is evidence to suggest that Arnold-Chiari Malformation may have a hereditary component, but the exact genetic factors involved are still under investigation. It is believed that genetic mutations may play a role in predisposing individuals to developing this condition.
An AVM is an arteriovenous malformation, so it is a malformation that connects arteries and veins, while a Chiari Malformation (more commonly referred to as an Arnold-Chiari Malformation) is one where part of the brain herniates (pushes through) the base of the skull.
Yes, it is a hereditary disease.
Long-term prognosis for persons with Arnold-Chiari I malformations is excellent. Full recovery from surgery may take several months.
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The exact cause is still known. It is known to run in some families.
An Arnold-Chiari malformation is an alternative name for a Chiari malformation, a malformation of the brain consisting of a downward displacement of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum.
One of the most common symptoms of Arnold-Chiari malformations is a headache . The headache generally begins in the neck or base of the skull and may radiate through the back of the head.