Title of article :
Spinocerebellar Atrophy Type-3 with Chiari Malformation in a Young Man: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
Paybast, Sepideh Neurology Department - Bou-ali-Sina Hospital - Qazvin University of Medical Sciences , Koosha, Mohsen Neurosurgery Department - Imam Hossin Hospital - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Motamedi, Dina Neurology Department Ghods Hospital - Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sannandaj , Habibi, Arman Neurology Department - Imam Khomeini Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Introduction: Chiari malformations are a group of congenital anomalies which involve the hindbrain and the cervical spinal canal.
Case presentation: Here, we describe a patient who presented with acute diplopia and gait unsteadiness which was first deigned with Chiari malformation type-1. However due to progression of the ataxia the full neurologic evaluation was considered which established the diagnosis of spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (Machado-Joseph-Disease).
Conclusion: We aim to highlight the importance of careful examination in order to avoid misdiagnosis of even rare diseases.
Keywords :
Ataxia , Case Reports , Chiari Malformation , Spinocerebellar Atrophy
Journal title :
Advanced Journal of Emergency Medicine
