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What causes large hands and feet in adults?
Overproduction of growth hormone (somatotropin) causes a disorder characterized by disproportionate over growth of bone, specifically in the skull, jaw, feet and hands. This disorder is called acromegaly
What type of injury can cause a mild chiari one formation?
A mild Chiari I malformation is typically congenital (present at birth) and caused by structural defects in the base of the skull and cerebellum. It is not usually caused by injury.
What is it called when the Brain sits low in scull cavity?
A condition where the brain sits low in the skull cavity is called a Chiari malformation. This can cause symptoms like headaches, neck pain, and balance issues. Treatment may involve surgery to relieve pressure on the brain.
Why is cell swelling in the brain especially dangerous?
Because there is no-where for the extra swelling to go - since the brain is completely enclosed by a solid skull, any swelling of the tissue causes an increase in the pressure of the surrounding fluid, which causes damage to the brain.
What sort of joint does the skull have?
In babies the skull joint is the fontanel (fontanelle) which helps in birth due to its flexibility but in the adult the skull joint is a fixed joint or a synarthrotic joint (immovable) called a suture.
What is the difference between an Arnold Chiari Malformation and Chiari Malformation?
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.
What is ancephaly?
Anencephaly is a lethal birth defect characterized by the absence of all or part of the skull and scalp and malformation of the brain.
Why does it hurt when I yawn?
It shouldn't, so the likely cause is TMJD (temporomandibular joint disorder), an inflammation of the jaw at its connection to the skull. This can have a number of causes.
How old is Prince's son?
Prince's only son died at the age of one week. Amiir Nelson was born October 16, 1996 and displayed Pfeiffer Syndrome, a skull malformation that causes faulty development of the brain.
What is a Chiari malformation?
Chiari II anomaly-- A structural abnormality of the lower portion of the brain (cerebellum and brain stem) associated with spina bifida. The lower structures of the brain are crowded and may be forced into the foramen magnum.
What is involved in embolization?
Embolization involves plugging up access to the malformation. This technique does not require opening the skull to expose the brain and can be used to treat deep AVMs.
Behavior problems and hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus is a brain disorder that is usually the result of another disorder within the skull. Try the link below
How can chiari malformation be treated?
The steps being made to cure Chiari Malformation that is diagnosed as a child is surgery and there are a few types that are done depending on the severity. One way is they remove a small portion of bone at the base of the skull to relieve pressure.
What causes large hands and feet in adults?
Overproduction of growth hormone (somatotropin) causes a disorder characterized by disproportionate over growth of bone, specifically in the skull, jaw, feet and hands. This disorder is called acromegaly
What is tmj disorder?
TMJ disorder is the dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint, which connects the lower jaw to the skull. Its symptoms include pain and difficulty chewing.
Is skull malformation hereditary?
Not necessarily. Sometimes there is " modeling " from the birth canal, or injuries from a forceps delivery.Modeling is almost always temporary. Forceps injuries can be permanent, and even cause brain damage.
What was the name of the prince?
Prince's son was named Boy Gregory. He was born in 1996 but lived only about a week. He suffered from Pheiffer's Syndrome, a malformation of the skull. http://hubpages.com/hub/PrinceRogersNelson
