title: [Spontaneous resolution of syringomyelia in a child with Chiari I malformation: a case report].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Service de Neuroradiologie diagnostique et thérapeutique, Hôpital Purpan Place du Docteur Baylac, 31059 Toulouse Cedex 9, France.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Mallinger
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Marson
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sévely
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Loubes-Lacroix
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Catalaa
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Manelfe
mesh_terms: 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*