Spontaneous resolution of a syrinx.
Syrinx are often related to trauma, tumours or abnormalities of the craniocervical junction. Only a few cases of spontaneous resolution have been reported in the literature. The authors present a case of spontaneous resolution of a cervical syrinx, and analyse the possible physiopathological mechanisms leading to resolution. Other similar cases reported in the literature were collected and analysed.
Department of Neurological Surgery and Radiology, Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA.
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D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013595:Syringomyelia / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy