Syringomyelia is a condition characterized by abnormal cerebrospinal fluid circulation, leading to the formation of fluid-filled cavities (syrinx) within the spinal cord parenchyma or central canal. This condition is often associated with Chiari malformation type 1 (CM-1) but can also result from various factors such as spinal cord tumors, trauma, or infectious adhesive arachnoiditis. Syringomyelia commonly presents with sensory symptoms such as pain and temperature insensitivity and is frequently discovered incidentally due to the widespread use of MRI in assessing back and neck pain. The natural history of patients with syringomyelia is variable and unpredictable, with periods of stability and progression.Although professionals do not completely understand the natural history of syringomyelia, the clinical course or symptoms typically progress over months to years, with an early rapid deterioration that gradually slows down. Sudden head jolting or prolonged bouts of coughing can trigger abrupt symptom onset in previously asymptomatic individuals due to increased tonsillar descent. Managing symptoms involves avoiding triggers such as straining or neck flexion to reduce venous pressure and alleviate symptoms, thereby highlighting the necessity for an interdisciplinary approach to treat and care for patients with syringomyelia. This activity focuses on addressing the presentation, evaluation, and management of syringomyelia in the affected patients. This activity also explores the interprofessional collaboration of the healthcare team in caring for patients affected by this condition.
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- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
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- Specialty: Chemical Pathology, General Orthopaedics, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neuropathology (incl. Neuromuscular), Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery of the Spine