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syringomyelia

also see NINDS Syringomyelia Information Page [2] & Syringomyelia Fact Sheet [2] Etiology: 1) Chiari Malformation type 1 2) spinal cord trauma 3) neoplasm Epidemiology: - occurs primarily in adults Pathology: - closed cavity wirhin the spinal cord Clinical manifestations: 1) weakness of hands or feet 2) analgesia or shooting pains in extremities 3) signs of upper motor neuron & lower motor neuron lesions may be present Radiology: 1) erosion of spinal canal 2) widening of interpedicular spaces 3) irregularity of articular surfaces & subchondral bone

Related

hydromyelia; syringohydromyelia

General

spinal cord disease; myelopathy (disease/disorder primarily affecting spinal cord)

References

  1. DeGowin & DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination, 6th edition, RL DeGowin (ed), McGraw Hill, NY 1994, pg 937
  2. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) - NINDS Syringomyelia Information Page https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Syringomyelia-Information-Page - Syringomyelia Fact Sheet https://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/patient-caregiver-education/fact-sheets/syringomyelia-fact-sheet