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Diseases » Chiari Malformation » Associated Diseases

Associated Conditions for Chiari Malformation

Chiari Malformation: Contents

List of associated conditions
Excerpts on associated medical conditions for Chiari Malformation
About associated medical conditions for Chiari Malformation
Chiari Malformation: Introduction

Excerpts on associated medical conditions for Chiari Malformation:

Chiari malformation may be congenital, associated with other anomalies including myelomeningocele, syringomyelia, and spina bifida. Hydrocephalus (increased intracranial pressure) may also occur. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Chiari Malformation Information Page: NINDS)

List of associated medical conditions for Chiari Malformation:

The list of conditions mentioned by various sources as associated with Chiari Malformation includes:

Myelomeningocele (type of Spina bifida)
Syringomyelia
Spina bifida
Hydrocephalus

About associated conditions for Chiari Malformation:

Associated conditions are those which appear statistically related, but do not have a clear cause or effect relationship. Whereas the complications are caused by Chiari Malformation, and underlying causes may be causes of Chiari Malformation, the following list shows associated conditions that simply appear with higher frequency in people who have Chiari Malformation. In some cases, there may be overlap between this list and risk factors for Chiari Malformation. People with Chiari Malformation may be more likely to get a condition on the list of associated conditions, or the reverse may be true, or both. Whether they are causes of, caused by, or simply coincidentally related to Chiari Malformation is not always clear. For general information, see Associated Condition Misdiagnosis.