The progress notes read: the cerebellar tonsil has shifted through the foramen magnum due to increased pressure within the posterior fossa. What type of herniation is this?
A) Supratentorial
B) Central
C) Cingulated gyrus
D) Infratentorial

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This describes a tonsillar herniation, which is a type of infratentorial herniation where the cerebellar tonsils move through the foramen magnum.

The Progress Notes Read: the Cerebellar Tonsil Has Shifted Through