Syringomyelia

Question 1

Where is spinal hyperesthesia usually reported with syringomyelia?

Answer 1

Cerivcal&raquo_space;> thoracic, lumbar

Question 2

What is the theory of development of syringomyelia?

Answer 2

Obstruction of CSF flow at the foramen magnum results in aberrations of CSF flow dynamics –> repetetive distention of spinal cord and formation of syrinxes (fluid filled cavities) within the parenchyma of the spinal chord.

Question 3

Which breed is bredisposed?

Answer 3

Cavalier Kind Charles Spaniel
-> chiari-like malforation

Question 4

In what pathologies can syringomyelia also be seen?

Answer 4

Congenital or developmental pathologies such as arachnoid diverticulum -> syringomyelia
Intracranial pathology -> increased intracranial pressure -> syringomyelia

Question 5

What can be the clinical signs of cervical syringomyelia?

Answer 5

It may be clinically undetectable
Dysaesthesia of the neck
Intermittent yelping
Phantom scratching at the neck
Licking extremities

Question 6

In which cases are clinical signs more common?

Answer 6

in association with syrinces that are assymetric or of a large diameter

Question 7

In which cases are clinical signs more common?

Answer 7

in association with syrinxes that are assymetric or of a large diameter