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KMID : 1099620130100010038
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Korean Journal of Spine
2013 Volume.10 No. 1 p.38 ~ p.40
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Arnold Chiari I Malformation with Tip-Toe Gait: A Case Report
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Hwang Gi-Hoon
Kim Ghi-Chan
Jeong Ho-Joong
Sim Young-Joo
Park Yong-Seok
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Abstract
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The Arnold-Chiari type I malformation has many symptoms such as headache, neck pain, gait impairment, abnormal movements or postures. But a few cases reported association of specific symptom including headache, neck pain, vertigo or ataxia. We report a case of 12 year-old boy presenting with tip-toe gait. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study of brain and spine revealed underlying Arnold-Chiari type I malformation. This case shows that it is need for central nervous system evaluation in patients with changes of lower extremities tone.
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KEYWORD
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Arnold-Chiari I malformation, Tip-toe gait
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