Chiari malformation type 1 presenting as unilateral progressive foot drop: a case report and review of literature

Chiari malformation type 1 presenting as unilateral progressive foot drop: a case report and review of literature

Abstract Background Foot drop is a disabling clinical condition with multiplicity of causes, which requires detailed evaluation to identify the exact aetiology. Here, we report an extremely rare cause of foot drop in a child, which if not recognized early, could lead to multiple complications. Case...

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Main Authors: Chamara Jayamanne, Lakkumar Fernando, Sachith Mettananda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Unilateral foot drop
Syringomyelia
Chiari malformation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-018-1028-8

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