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Chiari malformation type 3



Other Names:
Chiari type III malformation; Chiari malformation type III; Arnold Chiari malformation type III
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This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.

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HPO ID
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Areflexia of upper limbs 0012046
Arnold-Chiari type I malformation 0007099
Autosomal dominant inheritance 0000006
Babinski sign 0003487
Basilar impression 0005758
Diplopia
Double vision
0000651
Dysarthria
Difficulty articulating speech
0001260
Dysphagia
Poor swallowing
Swallowing difficulties
Swallowing difficulty
[ more ]
0002015
Gait ataxia
Inability to coordinate movements when walking
0002066
Headache
Headaches
0002315
Hearing impairment
Deafness
Hearing defect
[ more ]
0000365
Hyperacusis 0010780
Limb muscle weakness
Limb weakness
0003690
Lower limb hyperreflexia
Overactive lower leg reflex
0002395
Lower limb spasticity 0002061
Neck pain 0030833
Nystagmus
Involuntary, rapid, rhythmic eye movements
0000639
Paresthesia
Pins and needles feeling
Tingling
[ more ]
0003401
Photophobia
Extreme sensitivity of the eyes to light
Light hypersensitivity
[ more ]
0000613
Scoliosis 0002650
Small flat posterior fossa 0005759
Syringomyelia
Fluid-filled cyst in spinal cord
0003396
Tinnitus
Ringing in ears
Ringing in the ears
[ more ]
0000360
Unsteady gait
Unsteady walk
0002317
Urinary incontinence
Loss of bladder control
0000020
Vertigo
Dizzy spell
0002321
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Last updated: 7/1/2020

If you need medical advice, you can look for doctors or other healthcare professionals who have experience with this disease. You may find these specialists through advocacy organizations, clinical trials, or articles published in medical journals. You may also want to contact a university or tertiary medical center in your area, because these centers tend to see more complex cases and have the latest technology and treatments.

If you can’t find a specialist in your local area, try contacting national or international specialists. They may be able to refer you to someone they know through conferences or research efforts. Some specialists may be willing to consult with you or your local doctors over the phone or by email if you can't travel to them for care.

You can find more tips in our guide, How to Find a Disease Specialist. We also encourage you to explore the rest of this page to find resources that can help you find specialists.

Healthcare Resources


Support and advocacy groups can help you connect with other patients and families, and they can provide valuable services. Many develop patient-centered information and are the driving force behind research for better treatments and possible cures. They can direct you to research, resources, and services. Many organizations also have experts who serve as medical advisors or provide lists of doctors/clinics. Visit the group’s website or contact them to learn about the services they offer. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by GARD.

Organizations Supporting this Disease


These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

Where to Start

In-Depth Information

  • Medscape Reference provides information on this topic. You may need to register to view the medical textbook, but registration is free.
  • Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders. Each entry has a summary of related medical articles. It is meant for health care professionals and researchers. OMIM is maintained by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 
  • PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Chiari malformation type 3. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.

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