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Question: What does "the cerebellar tonsils are above the level of the foramen magnum" mean?
Brief Answer:
The cerebellar tonsils are in normal location
Detailed Answer:
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There are structures called cerebellar tonsils which are the lower most part of the brain. If the cerebellar tonsils are above the level of foramen magnum then it is normal.
The cerebellar tonsils should not go below 5 mm at the level of foramen magnum because if this happens then there is tonsillar herniation which is an important medical condition. Your cerebellar tonsils are in normal location.
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The cerebellar tonsils are in normal location
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.
There are structures called cerebellar tonsils which are the lower most part of the brain. If the cerebellar tonsils are above the level of foramen magnum then it is normal.
The cerebellar tonsils should not go below 5 mm at the level of foramen magnum because if this happens then there is tonsillar herniation which is an important medical condition. Your cerebellar tonsils are in normal location.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
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Dr. Remy Koshy
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