[Spontaneous resolution of syringomyelia in a child with Chiari I malformation: a case report].
Cervicothoracic syringomyelia is a frequent feature in Chiari I malformation. It can be symptomatic or not, and is well demonstrated by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Its spontaneous resolution is uncommon. The authors report a case of spontaneous resolution of a thoracic syrinx in an 18-year-old patient with a Chiari I malformation. MRI study performed 6 years previously because of worsening headaches demonstrated a Chiari I malformation associated with a syrinx cavity. The cavity disappearance was noted after improvement of the symptoms.
Mallinger
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Service de Neuroradiologie diagnostique et thérapeutique, Hôpital Purpan Place du Docteur Baylac, 31059 Toulouse Cedex 9, France.
Marson
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Sévely
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Loubes-Lacroix
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F
Catalaa
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I
Manelfe
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C
D000293:Adolescent; D001139:Arnold-Chiari Malformation / Q000150:complications*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D013595:Syringomyelia / Q000209:etiology*