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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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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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

Answered 11/15/2015

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Weston answered

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If both kidneys r normal in size and reveal raised cortical echigenicity wid moderately reduced CM differentiation..Rs 9.73.7 & ls103.2cm.Is it risk?