Trigeminal Neuralgia Presenting as Chiari I Malformation

Abstract

Chiari I malformation usually presents with headache, numbness, weakness and gait abnormalities. We present a 38-year-old female with trigeminal neuralgia who was found to have a Chiari I malformation. She had a foramen magnum decompression with complete resolution of her symptoms.

Key words

Chiari I - Trigeminal Neuralgia - Foramen Magnum Decompression

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