Tonsillar herniation spectrum: more than just Chiari I. Update and controversies on classification and management
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DOI: 10.1007/s10143-019-01198-x
Abstract: Cerebellar tonsil herniation comprises a spectrum of disorders sharing a common neuroimaging finding consisting of downward displacement of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum and into the upper cervical spinal canal. This not uncommon… read more here.
Keywords: herniation spectrum; tonsillar herniation; management; herniation ... See more keywords
Listeria meningitis associated with tonsillar herniation in an immunocompetent school-aged child
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-251398
Abstract: Listeria monocytogenes can cause severe illnesses such as gastroenteritis, sepsis and neurolisteriosis, especially in infants, the elderly and immunocompromised patients. We report a case of a previously healthy school-aged girl presenting with severe neurological deficits… read more here.
Keywords: tonsillar herniation; listeria meningitis; meningitis associated; herniation ... See more keywords
Near-fatal asthma in a 12-year-old girl leading to life-threatening tonsillar herniation: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s13256-025-05507-5
Abstract: Severe asthma exacerbations can lead to rare and life-threatening complications such as cerebral edema and tonsillar herniation. This case highlights the importance of early recognition, aggressive treatment, and the implementation of standardized pediatric intensive care… read more here.
Keywords: herniation case; life threatening; tonsillar herniation; case ... See more keywords