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What Is The Condition Of Cerebral Tonsilor Ecstasies?

What is cerebral tonsilor ecstasies? My 24 year old son is having dizziness , visual disturbances, some numbness in his arms and hands, his MRI measures 4 cm below , how is this treated? He has an apt with the neurologist, can you explain this condition to mee?
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Hi,

I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question 1 : What is the condition of Cerebral tonsilor ecstasies?
Answer 1 : It is actually Cerebellar Tonsillar Ectasia. This is a feature of a congenital condition called Chiari Malformation

The symptoms (dizziness , visual disturbances, ) you have described also fit in with this condition.

Some numbness in his arms and hands, mean that there is a Syrinx Formation in his Cervical Spinal Cord

Question 2 : How is this treated?
Answer 2 : First we need to do a CT Brain to know whether there is hydrocephalous or not. If there is Hydrocephalous, we may have to do a Diversion Procedure

Then, we need to do a procedure called Foramen Magnum Decompression for Chiari Malformation

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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What Is The Condition Of Cerebral Tonsilor Ecstasies?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question 1 : What is the condition of Cerebral tonsilor ecstasies? Answer 1 : It is actually Cerebellar Tonsillar Ectasia. This is a feature of a congenital condition called Chiari Malformation The symptoms (dizziness , visual disturbances, ) you have described also fit in with this condition. Some numbness in his arms and hands, mean that there is a Syrinx Formation in his Cervical Spinal Cord Question 2 : How is this treated? Answer 2 : First we need to do a CT Brain to know whether there is hydrocephalous or not. If there is Hydrocephalous, we may have to do a Diversion Procedure Then, we need to do a procedure called Foramen Magnum Decompression for Chiari Malformation Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.