Headaches 3 Flashcards
1
Q
normal measurement for sella turcica
A
16 across x 12 depth
on a 40” film
2
Q
if the sella turcica is large, it could be?
A
empty sella
tumor
normal
aneurysm
3
Q
most common symptom of chiari malformation
A
headache that begins at the back of the head and radiates upward
made worse by coughing, sneezing or straining
4
Q
other common symptoms of chiari malformation
A
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
5
Q
chiari measurement
A
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
