syringomyelia Flashcards
1
Q
what is syringomyelia
A
collection of cerebrospinal fluid within the spinal cord
2
Q
what is syringobulbia
A
fluid filled cavity within the medulla of the brainstem
often an extension of syringomyelia
3
Q
causes of syringomyelia
A
chiari malformation
trauma
tumours
idiopathic
4
Q
features of syringomyelia
A
cape like (neck shoulders and arms)
- loss of sensation to temperature but preservation of light touch, proprioception and vibration
spastic weakness
neuropathic pain
upgoing plantars
autonomic features, horners
5
Q
investigations for syringomyelia
A
full spine MRI with contrast
brain MRI to exclude chiari malformation
