Question 1

how fast can a syrinx progress?

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variable: This ultimately depends on what's causing the syrinx. The most common cause of syrinx is post-traumatic, and these tend not to change. However, those caused by structural anomalies or tumors can enlarge, probably on the order of months to years.

Question 2

whats a syrinx?

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Tube: In the center of the upper cervical spinal cord, think of syringomyelia, a troublesome illness.

Question 3

can you tell me another child with a syrinx?

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Syringomyelia: Syrinx or syringomyelia is not that uncommon and there are plenty of other children out there with this disorder. If you go to the web there is an organization that provides group suport and info on this disorder.

Question 4

can you tell me someone or have dealt with a syrinx(searing)?

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Syringomyelia: I assume you are asking about syringomyelia which a situtation where spinal fluid has collected inside the spinal cord causing it to dilate. Neurosurgeons commonly deal with this disorder so you might want to get a consultation with one.

Question 5

i was diagnosed with a syrinx a few years ago. my symptoms are progressing. what should i do? it scares me.

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Syrinx: You need to see a neurosurgeon and get follow up with imaging studies.In some cases people can benefit from shunt surgery.

Question 6

what is a multiloculated syrinx?

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It has compartments: A syrinx is a cyst inside the spinal cord. Multiloculated means that the cyst has internal separations that divide it into multiple compartments.

Question 7

if there is any medical treatment for syrinx?& what?

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Surgery: The only treatment would be surgery.  A syrinx is a structural problem,  and structural problems typically need structural interventions (surgery).

Question 8

how do doctors decide how serious a syrinx is?

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MRI: Its appearance on MRI and the neurologic exam are used to determine the significance of a spinal cord syrinx.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of a worsening syrinx c6/7 area?

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Various symptoms: Frorm progressive neurological deficit, progressive weakness, dexterity issues, worsening of gait, worsening of numbness, tingling of arms, etc.... Go see your spine surgeon.

Question 10

1) do prominent central canals look reminiscent of a syrinx / vice versa? is it hard to differentiate?
2) do prominent central canals grow in size?

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They can be confused: Growing symptomatic canals are syrinxes, prominent canals are usually asymptomatic incidental findings . hope that helps

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