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Syringomyelia
Alternate Names : Syrinx
Syringomyelia Diagnosis & Tests
Neurologic examination may show loss of sensation or movement caused by compression of the spinal cord.
A spinal CT with myelogram or an MRI of the spine confirms syringomyelia and determines the exact location and extent. Often, an MRI of the head will be done to look for associated conditions including hydrocephalus (water on the brain).
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• Definition
• Syringomyelia Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Syringomyelia Symptoms & Signs
• Syringomyelia Prevention
• Syringomyelia Diagnosis & Tests
• Syringomyelia Treatment
• Syringomyelia Prognosis
• Syringomyelia Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Spinal Cord Trauma
Tests & Exams
• Lumbosacral Spine CT
• Lumbosacral Spine X-Ray
• Spine MRI
Other Topics
• Movement - Uncoordinated
• Muscle Atrophy
• Muscle Cramps
• Muscle Function Loss
• Numbness and Tingling
• Rashes
• Weakness
Review Date : 7/28/2002
Reviewed By : Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D., MSc, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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