Question 1

if my cervical syrinx is worsening and requires surgery how dangerous is it? survival and functional?

Accepted Answer

Syrinx: It depends on the size of the syrinx and associated signs and symptoms. A neurosugeon will be the best person to answer your specific questions.

Question 2

how do doctors decide how serious a syrinx is?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 4

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

how fast can a syrinx progress?

Accepted Answer

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

what causes a syrinx within the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

Very rare : Syrinx is a rare, fluid-filled neuroglial cavity within the spinal cord (syringomyelia), in the brain stem (syringobulbia), or in the nerves of the elbow, usually in a young age.

Question 8

is a prominent central canal from t-4 to t-12 the same as hydromyelia? have a syrinx at c-6 to t-1 level.

Accepted Answer

These terms are : Closely related and sometimes the interpetation of the imaging can vary from one person to another.  Central canals can be variable in size and when they get too wide it is called a hydromyelia which imay be interchangeably used with the term syringomyelia.  You can get another opinion and even get several follow up mri's spaced out over months to see if there are any changes and a workup.

Question 9

can a syrinx cause a uti?

Accepted Answer

Syrinx: If someone has urinary symptoms like retention or incontinence from syrinx then they can have uti.

Question 10

what does syrinx mean for achilles tendons?

Accepted Answer

Spasticity/weakness: A syrinx is a collection of cerebrospinal fluid in a within the spinal canal.  This collection may over time destroy parts of the spine leading to symptoms such as muscle weakness and spasticity amongst other things.

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

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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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How fast can a syrinx progress?

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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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What causes a syrinx within the spinal cord?

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Is a prominent central canal from t-4 to t-12 the same as hydromyelia? have a syrinx at c-6 to t-1 level.

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Can a syrinx cause a uti?

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What does syrinx mean for achilles tendons?

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