what is the life expectancy of a person with arnold chiari malformation type 2?

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what is the life expectancy of a person with arnold chiari malformation type 2?

2006-10-09 05:52:45 · 2 answers · asked by cherry87301 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

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It depends on the severity of the case. That is a question that really only a neurosurgeon could answer by looking at the MRI.

My friend's 8 year old son has this malformation. It was not present at birth so it may have been type 1. He is doing really well now and almost back to his normal activities before the growth became a problem. He may need surgery again in the future if the growth accelerates.

2006-10-09 06:12:46 · answer #1 · answered by lofolulu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I Will Be 52 apr 2014 I Have Chiari 2

2013-12-03 15:57:43 · answer #2 · answered by Richie S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋