syringomyelia
Noun
Meaning
syringomyelia (countable and uncountable, plural syringomyelias)
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(medicine) A disorder in which a cyst or cavity forms within the spinal cord, possibly leading to stiffness or paralysis.
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Classically, syringomyelia spares the dorsal column medial lemniscus of the spinal cord, leaving pressure, vibration, touch and proprioception intact in the upper extremities.
Facet injections are not indicated for treatment of syringomyelia.
Duke University in America and Warwick University are conducting research to explore genetic features of syringomyelia.
MRI is safe, painless, and informative and has greatly improved the diagnosis of syringomyelia.
Diagnosis Physicians now use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to diagnose syringomyelia.
Evaluation of the condition is necessary because syringomyelia can remain stationary for long periods of time, and in some cases progress rapidly.