Syringomyelia Flashcards
1
Q
Syringomyelia is a _____, _____ in the spinal cord.
A
fluid-filled, dilated central canal
2
Q
This widening bubble or cavitation first damages _____ passing near the ___of the spine.
A
neural fibers
center
3
Q
It is caused by
A
-tumor or -severe trauma to the spine or is -congenital
4
Q
CxFx
A
- loss of pain and temperature bilaterally across the upper back and both arms.
- Look for the phrase capelike distribution of deficits
5
Q
Another clinical finding is that Syringomyelia also causes ___ and
muscle _____in the______ distribution.
A
loss of reflexes
atrophy
same bilateral
6
Q
the most accurate test is
A
MRI
7
Q
The best treatment is
A
surgical removal of tumor if present and drainage of fluid from the cavity
