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Syringomyelia

Syringomyelia is a generic term referring to a disorder in which a cyst or cavity forms within the spinal cord. Often, syringomyelia is used as a generic term before an etiology is determined. [Source: Wikipedia ]

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Syringomyelia 
May Cause
Acquired craniovertebral junction abnormality
Acro-osteolysis
CSF-intensity intramedullary lesion
Esophageal dysmotility
Flattened vertebral pedicle
Humeral head deformity
Intramedullary spinal lesion
Kyphosis
Neurogenic bladder
Neuropathic arthropathy
Neuropathic bone changes of the hands or feet
Posterior vertebral scalloping
Retained material in hypopharynx
Scapular lesion in an infant or child
Scoliosis
Spinal block
Spinal cord atrophy
Vertebral pedicle destruction
Wide pubic symphysis
Wide spinal canal
May Be Caused by
Arachnoiditis
Caudal regression syndrome
Chiari I malformation
Chiari II malformation
Communicating hydrocephalus
Extramedullary tumor
Intramedullary tumor
Posterior fossa mass
Postinfarction
Severe spondylosis
Spinal stenosis
Trauma
Vascular impression

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