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Case #22

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Demographics: 43 years old, Female
Indication: Bilateral upper and lower extremity numbness

Case #22

Findings

  • Syrinx spanning C6-T1 which measures up to 8 mm in diameter
  • Small posterior disc-osteophyte complexes at C4-C5, C5-C6, and C6-C7 without significant spinal canal or neural foraminal stenosis
  • Normal alignment
  • Normal marrow signal
  • No abnormal enhancement

Diagnosis

Syrinx (syringohydromyelia)

Sample Report

Syrinx spanning C6-T1 which measures up to 8 mm in diameter.

No abnormal cord signal or spinal canal stenosis.

Discussion

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References

  • Roser F, Ebner FH, Sixt C, Hagen JM, Tatagiba MS. Defining the line between hydromyelia and syringomyelia. A differentiation is possible based on electrophysiological and magnetic resonance imaging studies. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2010; 152: 213-219.
  • Roy AK, Slimack NP, Ganju A. Idiopathic syringomyelia: Retrospective case series, comprehensive review, and update on management. Neurosurg Focus 2011; 31(6): E15.

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