Two Cases of Arnold-Chiari Malformation with Respiratory Failure

  • Sinem Iliaz Pulmonary Medicine Department, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Raim Iliaz Internal Medicine Department, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Mustafa Erelel Pulmonary Medicine Department, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12890/2014_000029

Abstract

Arnold–Chiari malformation is defined as downward displacement of the brainstem and cerebellum through the foramen magnum. It hasdifferent clinical presentations and four subtypes. It is known that downward migration of posterior fossa components through the foramen magnum and associated lower cranial nerve palsy and brainstem compression can cause respiratory failure. Acute respiratory failure could mark the onset of thedisease. Posterior fossa decompression performed to treat primary disease can improve the central sleep abnormalities. As respiratory failure is rarely seen, this paper presents two cases of Arnold–Chiari malformation with respiratory failure.

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    • Published: 2014-03-17

    Issue: Vol. 1 (2014) (view)

    Section: Articles

    How to cite:
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    Iliaz S, Iliaz R, Erelel M. Two Cases of Arnold-Chiari Malformation with Respiratory Failure. EJCRIM 2014;1 doi:10.12890/2014_000029.