
Syringomyelia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Mar 20, 2024 · Syringomyelia (sih-ring-go-my-E-lee-uh) is the development of a fluid-filled cyst within the spinal cord. The cyst, which is sometimes called a syrinx, can grow larger over time.
Syringomyelia | National Institute of Neurological Disorders ...
Sep 23, 2024 · Syringomyelia is a neurological disorder in which a fluid-filled cyst (syrinx) forms within the spinal cord. The syrinx can get big enough to damage the spinal cord and compress …
Syringomyelia - Wikipedia
Syringomyelia is generally a chronic disorder that occurs over time, resulting in muscular atrophy. Acquired Syringomyelia can be caused by a serious physical trauma to the body such as in a …
Syringomyelia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment - WebMD
Dec 17, 2024 · Syringomyelia is a cyst that grows inside the spinal cord often due to a birth defect or injury. WebMD explains what causes it and how it’s treated.
Syringomyelia - Penn Medicine
Definition Syringomyelia is a cyst-like collection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that forms in the spinal cord. Over time, it may damage the spinal cord.
Syringomyelia - American Syringomyelia & Chiari Alliance ...
Syringomyelia, often referred to as SM, is a chronic disorder involving the spinal cord. The condition occurs when cerebrospinal fluid (normally found outside of the spinal cord and brain) …
Syringomyelia: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Apr 20, 2022 · Syringomyelia is a condition in which a cyst filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) called a syrinx forms within your spinal cord. The syrinx can compress your spinal cord and …