Syringomyelia is a disorder in which a fluid-filled
cyst called a syrinx forms in the spinal cord. Over time, the
cyst enlarges and causes damage to the spinal cord. A number of conditions can cause
syringomyelia, including: ...
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Syringomyelia is damage to the spinal cord, caused by a formation of a fluid-filled
cavity within the cord.
Full article >>>Syringomyelia is caused by a formation of a fluid-filled
cavity within the spinal cord. This fluid build-up may be a result of
spinal cord trauma,
tumors of the spinal cord, or
congenital defects.
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diseases which affect the amount of sensation they have in their
skin (
leprosy or
syringomyelia); have
leukemia or
diabetes; ...
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