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Basilar Invagination

Basilar invagination is a congenital (birth defect) or acquired cranio-cervical abnormality in which the floor of the skull at the foramen magnum has developed so that the superior portion of the cervical spine is further towards the head, restricting the foramen magnum opening. Basilar invagination is also known as a basilar impression.

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I have poor balance, dizziness, and difficulty swallowing. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, Can you please check my MRI carefully? My symptoms started nine years ago suddenly, and gradually these symptoms are progressing. I have poor balance, difficulty swallowing, tingling in the fourth and fifth fingers, difficulty standing still for more than three minutes, slow heart rate...  Read Full »

Dr. Vivek Chail

Dr. Vivek Chail

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing to us. I hope you are not in much discomfort. After reviewing your MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) brain and spine images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), my observations are below. Brain: There is mild cerebral and cere...  Read Full »

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