Open AccessSyringomyelia: Current Concepts in Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Author(s) -
Rusbridge Clare,
Greitz Dan,
Iskandar Bermans J.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of veterinary internal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.356
H-Index - 103
eISSN - 1939-1676
pISSN - 0891-6640
DOI - 10.1111/j.1939-1676.2006.tb02884.x
Subject(s) - syringomyelia , medicine , current (fluid) , spinal cord , magnetic resonance imaging , modalities , intramedullary rod , pathogenesis , intensive care medicine , radiology , pathology , surgery , social science , electrical engineering , psychiatry , sociology , engineering
Syringomyelia is a condition that results in fluid‐containing cavities within the parenchyma of the spinal cord as a consequence of altered cerebrospinal fluid dynamics. This review discusses the history and the classification of the disorder, the current theories of pathogenesis, and the advanced imaging modalities used in the diagnosis. The intramedullary pulse pressure theory (a new pathophysiologic concept of syringomyelia) also is presented. In addition, the current understanding of the painful nature of this condition is discussed and the current trends in medical and surgical management are reviewed.