Chiari malformation as a differential diagnosis of recurrent syncope
Chiari malformation type I (CM-I) should be included in the differential diagnosis in recurrent syncope, especially if accompanied by headache, vertigo, or transient sensory or motor symptoms in the arms or legs.In patients with CM-I with syncope, the good clinical results of surgical decompression should be kept in mind.
Authors
- Teresa Valido
- Martim Trovão Bastos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8702-1183)
- Marta Gomes da Rocha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7207-7494)
- Filipa Figueiredo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0831-259X)
- Carolina Chumbo
- J.B.A. Paulo
- Jéssica Oliveira
Institutions
- Hospital Prof. Dr. Fernando Fonseca (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
- Published
- 2025-01-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12890/2025_005136
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00