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Hereditary

A condition is hereditary if it results from the individual’s genetic make-up, being inherited from one or both parents.

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About us

We are the UK’s only educational resource dedicated soley to providing information to those living with Chiari MalformationAn anatomical abnormality affecting the lowermost part of brain, where it joins the spinal cord, at the top of the neck. Various sub-types are described – see under their individual names. The term hindbrain hernia is sometimes used to incorporate all forms., SyringomyeliaA cavity, within the spinal cord, which is filled with cerebrospinal fluid. Syringomyelia cavities come in various “shapes and sizes”, from short, spindle-shaped cavities through to long, tense cavities extending throughout the greater part of the spinal cord. Read more and associated conditions.

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