[syringomyelia] Flashcards
blocked CSF circulation/leak of CSF out of central canal to form a cyst
blocked CSF circulation
cavity or cyst formation in the spinal cord
dissociated sensory loss
spinothalamic
lost pain and temperature
preserved light touch, proprioception and vibration
pressure from the syrinx on the decussating anterolateral spinothalamic pathway
Arnold-Chiari malformation
cerebellum herniated though foramen magnum blocked CSF flow
T
UMN
syrinxe (fluid filled cavity) affecting the brainstem
Vth nerve sensory loss
nystagmus
tongue atrophy
dysphagia
MRI
Chiari malformation
surgical decompression
surgical decompression
promote free flow of CSF
surgical decompression
promote free flow of CSF
invasion of anterior spinal horn
invasion of anterior spinal horn