CNS & pituitary tumors
Cysts
Syrinx
Author: Eman Abdelzaher, M.D., Ph.D.
Last author update: 1 February 2012
Last staff update: 26 August 2020
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PubMed Search: Syrinx [title] central nervous system
Cite this page: Abdelzaher E. Syrinx. PathologyOutlines.com website. https://www.pathologyoutlines.com/topic/cnstumorsyrinx.html. Accessed April 18th, 2024.
Definition / general
- Fluid filled cavity within spinal cord (syringomyelia) or brain stem (syringobulbia)
Terminology
- Hydromyelia: accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) causing simple distention of central canal of spinal cord lined by ependymal cells
- Syringomyelia: accumulation of CSF dissecting into surrounding white matter to form a paracentral cavity, not lined by ependyma
- Syringohydromyelia: combination of both, seen in most cases
Etiology
- Predisposing factors include craniocervical junction abnormalities, spinal cord trauma, spinal cord tumors (Merck Manual: Syrinx of the Spinal Cord or Brain Stem)
Radiology images
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Cervical spine MRI
