Autonomic failure in a case of Chiari malformation type I

Funct Neurol. 1987 Oct-Dec;2(4):511-3.

Authors

A Lugaresi¹, M Zucconi, R Gerardi, E Sforza, M Contin, P Cortelli, F Cirignotta

Affiliation

¹ Department of Neurology, University of Bologna, Italy.

PMID: 3443375

Abstract

A case of Chiari malformation type I with orthostatic hypotension and sleep apnea leading to convulsive attacks is presented.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Arnold-Chiari Malformation / complications
Arnold-Chiari Malformation / physiopathology*
Autonomic Nervous System / physiopathology*
Cardiovascular Diseases / complications
Humans
Hypotension, Orthostatic / complications
Male
Middle Aged
Nervous System Diseases / complications
Sensation / physiology
Sleep Apnea Syndromes / etiology*
Sleep Apnea Syndromes / physiopathology
Vocal Cord Paralysis / complications
Vocal Cord Paralysis / physiopathology