Syringomyelia

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Patient with known syrinx and spastic tetraparesis. Surgical removal of a brainstem lesion and decompression of the syrinx had been previously performed. Documentation was unavailable.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

mri

A large, fluid filled syrinx is visible between the levels of the C1 and Th3 vertebrae. 

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