The presence of myelomeningocele with varying degrees of caudal displacement of the cerebellar tonsils and hindbrain describes __________.

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The given description is characteristic of Arnold-Chiari malformation, which is a structural defect involving the hindbrain and cerebellum. Kirner's deformity and Kartagener's syndrome are unrelated conditions. Meckel-Gruber syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects multiple organs including kidneys, liver, and brain. It can present with a complex brain malformation that includes occipital encephalocele, which is different from myelomeningocele seen in Arnold-Chiari malformation.

The Presence of Myelomeningocele with Varying Degrees of Caudal Displacement