Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Syringomyelia
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Syringomyelia, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Syringomyelia. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Syringomyelia. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Syringomyelia includes:
- Chiari I malformation
- Trauma
- Meningitis
- Hemorrhage
- Tumor
- Arachnoiditis
Underlying conditions discussion:
In most cases, the disorder is
related to a congenital abnormality of the brain called a Chiari I
malformation. This malformation occurs during the development of the fetus
and causes the lower part of the cerebellum to protrude from its normal
location in the back of the head into the cervical or neck portion of the
spinal canal. Syringomyelia may occur as a complication of trauma,
meningitis, hemorrhage, a tumor, or arachnoiditis. Symptoms may appear
months or even years after the initial injury, starting with pain,
weakness, and sensory impairment originating at the site of trauma. Some
cases of syringomyelia are familial, although this is rare.
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Footnotes:
1. excerpt from NINDS Syringomyelia Information Page: NINDS
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