Chiari malformation, type II S. Manohar, MD, DMRD Article Published: Sep 8, 2004 Madurai, India This is a case demonstrating Arnold Chiari malformation, type II. The 2-D images reveal: 1. Lemon sign with frontal scalloping. 2. Gross hydrocephalus and a small posterior fossa. 3. Herniating posterior fossa contents into upper cervical canal. 4. A large open neural tube defect seen as diverging neural arches in the lumbar region. This is well documented in 2D and 3D imaging. Discussion Board Start a discussion about this article Add to Favorites Favorite