Types of Chiari Malformation
8. Diagnosis
Although primary Chiari malformation is congenital, there is no prenatal test for it. Because it often does not cause any symptoms until later in life, the condition is usually diagnosed during testing or treatment for another disorder. For example, a spinal x-ray may show an abnormality that warrants further testing. In this case, or if the individual is symptomatic, an MRI can confirm the diagnosis.
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