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syringomyeliaDisease characterized by the entrance of cerebrospinal fluid into the spinal cord, where it forms a cavity (syrinx). The syrinx can expand and elongate over time, destroying the centre of the spinal cord and causing symptoms that vary with the syrinx's size and location. It is often related to the presence of a congenital malformation of the cerebellum, called a Chiari malformation, but it may also arise as a complication of spinal trauma, meningitis, tumour, or other conditions. Symptoms include loss of sensitivity, especially to temperature, muscle weakness and spasticity, and headaches and chronic pain. Syringomyelia may be diagnosed with magnetic resonance imaging. Surgery to correct the condition that caused the syrinx to form may stabilize or improve a patient's health. syringomyelia [sə‚riŋ·gō‚mī′ē·lē·ə] (medicine) A chronic disease characterized by the presence of cavities surrounded by gliosis near the canal of the spinal cord and often extending to the medulla. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In response to her request, the council did her one better and declared May 23-28 Syringomyelia Awareness Week Once a person has been told that they have a serious health problem like a brain tumor, cancer, or multiple sclerosis or a disorder with a name that is new to them, like chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy or syringomyelia, it is very difficult to hear anything else. The child was diagnosed with syringomyelia, a disorder in which a cyst forms within the spinal cord. |
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