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Partial Rhombencephalosynapsis and Chiari Type II Malformation in a Child: a True Association Supported by DTI Tractography Article Partial rhombencephalosynapsis and Chiari type II malformation in a child: a true association supported by DTI tractography MERLINI, Laura, et al. Abstract Partial rhombencephalosynapsis (PRECS) has been recently reported in association with Chiari II (CII). However, its existence as a true malformation is challenged due to the anatomical changes potentially induced by CII. The aim of this report was to investigate the contribution of midbrain/hindbrain tractography in this setting. A 13-year-old boy with a known CII malformation and operated myelomeningocele was referred for brain imaging after a first complex partial seizure. In addition to the classical features of CII, MRI showed partially fused cerebellar hemispheres and multiple supratentorial abnormalities. Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) color map and tractography showed absent transverse fibers on the midsection of the cerebellum, scarce fibers of the middle cerebellar peduncle (MCP), absence of the middle pontine crossing tract, and fibers running vertically in the medial part of the cerebellum. Vertical mediocerebellar fibers are a feature of classical RECS and the paucity or absence of MCP fibers is mainly described in CII. In our patient, DTI and FT therefore demonstrated structural characteristics of both RECS [...] Reference MERLINI, Laura, et al. Partial rhombencephalosynapsis and Chiari type II malformation in a child: a true association supported by DTI tractography. Cerebellum, 2012, vol. 11, no. 1, p. 227-32 DOI : 10.1007/s12311-011-0300-3 PMID : 21833660 Available at: http://archive-ouverte.unige.ch/unige:30981 Disclaimer: layout of this document may differ from the published version. 1 / 1 Cerebellum (20 12) II :227-232 DOl IO.l007/sl2Jll-Oll-0300-3 Partial Rhombencephalosynapsis and Chiari Type II Malformation in a Child: a True Association Supported by DTI Tractography Laura Merlini ·Joel Fluss · Christian Korff· Sylviane Hanquinet Published online: 21 July 2011 © Springer Science+ Business Media, LLC 20 II Abstract Partial rhombencephalosynapsis (PREeS) has Introduction been recently reported in association with ehiari II (eii). However, its existence as a true malformation is challenged Chiari type II (eii) malformations refer to a spectrum of due to the anatomical changes potentially induced by en. congenital hindbrain abnormalities affecting the relation­ The aim of this report was to investigate the contribution of ship between the cerebellum, brainstem, upper cervical midbrain/hindbrain tractography in this setting. A 13-year­ cord, and the bony skull base. CII involves displacement of old boy with a known ell malformation and operated brainstem and lower cerebellum into the cervical spinal canal myelomeningocele was referred for brain imaging after a and is nearly always associated with myelomeningocele [1]. first complex partial seizure. In addition to the classical Rhombenccphalosynapsis (RECS) is a rare posterior fossa features of err, MRl showed partially fused cerebellar malformation characterized by the dorsal fusion of cerebellar hemispheres and multiple supratentorial abnormalities. hemispheres and agenesis or dysplasia of the vermis (2, 3]. Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) color map and tractography REeS has been described as G6mez-L6pez-Hemfmdez showed absent transverse fibers on the midsection of the syndrome when it is associated with trigeminal anesthesia cerebellum, scarce fibers of the middle cerebellar peduncle and bilateral parietal or parieto-occipital alopecia [4, 5]. (MeP), absence of the middle pontine crossing tract, and Partial rhombencephalosynapsis (PREeS) is described fibers running vertically in the medial part of the cerebel­ more rarely than REeS and consists of normal anterior lum. Vertical medioccrebellar fibers are a feature of classical vermis and nodulus with deficient posterior vermis and RECS and the paucity or absence of MCP fibers is mainly partial fusion of the hemispheres (6]. These observations described in en. In our patient, DTI and FT therefore suggest that RES should be considered as a malformation demonstrated structural characteristics of both REeS and with variable degrees of severity [7]. en confirming their potential coexistence and suggesting The difficulty of discriminating between en and REeS possible shared embryological pathway. has been pointed out [8]. In fact, sometimes REeS cases are misinterpreted as having Chiari II malformation, Keywords Partial rhombencephalosynapsis · ehiari II · probably because of the rarity of the condition. However, DTI · Tractography the imaging features of REeS and ehiari II malformations can coexist, and a few cases of eii in combination with REeS have been further reported in the literature [9]. L. Merlini (CS:) · S. Hanquinct The association of CLI with PREeS has also been Unit of Pediatric Radiology, Geneva University Hospital (HUG), reported in the literature [10, 11]. However, the true 6, Willy-Donze, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland existence of this association is still debated due to the e-mail: [email protected] anatomical changes potentially induced by en [II]. In fact, the small posterior fossa in en induces a compression of J. Fluss ·C. Korff cerebellar hemispheres against one another resulting in the Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Subspecialty Service, University Hospital of Geneva, appearance of partly fused hemispheres. Cll can thus Geneva, Switzerland simply mimic PREeS and the association is doubtful. ~Springer 228 Cerebellum (20 l 2) 11:227-232 Several associated supratentorial abnormalities are some­ tiona! brain MRI showed the classical features of CJI times described in RECS: hydrocephalus or ventriculome­ malformations consisting of a small posterior fossa, a galy, dysgenesis, or agenesis of the corpus callosum and beaked tectum, and an elongated linear fourth ventricle; absence of the septum pellucidum are the most common [7, the nodulus was very deeply situated and unusually filled 12--14]. However, the presence of these anomalies is not by multiple cysts. Moreover, the anterior vermis was useful to decide if PRECS is present or not in association present, associated with deficient posterior vermis. The with Cll because the same abnormalities are also described tentorium was thick, interrupted, and horizontal. Aque­ in most cases of isolated en [9' 15]. ductal stenosis was present. Additional supratentorial In the same manner, there is no typical clinical abnormalities were found consisting of corpus callosum presentation in RECS that can be useful in discriminating dysgenesis, absent septum pellucidum, interhemispheric the presence or not of this alteration: It can range from cysts, interdigitated gyri with stenogyria, collapsed lateral mental retardation to normal intelligence. Seizures are ventricles, and thin posterior white matter. Superior and seldom reported in the literature as part of the constellation middle cerebral peduncles were closely apposed. The of symptoms in RECS [11, 13, 16]. continuity of posterior cerebellum hemispheric foliar patterns The aim of this paper is to illustrate the application of across the midline was well visible on coronal sequences. midbrain/hindbrain tractography to a case of CII in which The cerebellar hemispheres were "wrapping" around the we have found some aspects suggesting PRECS: Our pons and the medulla and coronal sections demonstrated hypothesis was that if findings reported in the literature as upward herniation through defected incisura (Fig. 1). typical of RECS could be found in this particular case, we The diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) measurements were would be allowed to admit that PRECS is associated with performed in addition to a conventional imaging protocol CII and not simply "mimicked." This technique has been (axial T2-weighted, coronal fluid-attenuated inversion shown to be relevant in the delineation of various CNS recovery, and 3D SE Tl-weighted). The diffusion tensor malformations but not in this particular setting. images were acquired in the axial plane with the following MR parameters: echo time (TE)=92 ms, repetition time= 9,000 ms, integrated parallel acquisition technique=2, Nex Case Report l, field of view 230, matrix 128xJ28, slice thickness of 2 mm, resulting in a voxel size of 2 x 2 x 2 mm, b values=O 2 A 13-year-old boy known for spina bifida underwent brain and 1,000 s/mm , and 30 gradient directions. Diffi..tsion imaging in order to investigate a first episode of complex weighting was implemented using a Stejskal-Tanner diffu­ partial seizure. Previous medical history included neonatal sion scheme (monopolar gradient) in order to achieve surgery for a lumbar myelomeningocele and the replace­ shorter TE, better signal/noise ratio, and reduced acquisi­ ment of a long standing ventriculoperitoneal shunt for tion time. The DTI sequence duration was 5 min 44 s. hydrocephalus 1 year before the present symptoms. Fractional anisotropy (FA) and apparent diffusion coeffi­ Clinically, the patient has no dysmorphic features, in cient maps and tensor calculation were performed in-line by particular no signs suggesting of G6mez-L6pez-Hem{mdez the MRI scanner. syndrome. Physical exam shows flaccid paraplegia, neuro­ The FA maps were calculated as the ratio of the anisotropic genic bladder, and mild cerebellar signs on the finger-nose component of the diffusion tensor to the whole diffusion test. In addition, saccadic eyes movements and latent tensor, as published previously by Basser and Pierpaoli [ 17]. nystagmus are reported. Cognitively, the patient has good
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