normal measurement for sella turcica
16 across x 12 depth
on a 40” film
if the sella turcica is large, it could be?
empty sella
tumor
normal
aneurysm
most common symptom of chiari malformation
headache that begins at the back of the head and radiates upward
made worse by coughing, sneezing or straining
other common symptoms of chiari malformation
dizziness vertigo disequilibrium visual disturbances ringing in ears difficulty swallowing palpitations sleep apnea muscle weakness impaired fine motor skils chronic fatigue painful tingling of hands and feet
chiari measurement
vertical distance from tip of cerebellar tonsils to a line drawn betwen and anterior and posterior margins of the foramen magnum
normal less than 3mm