Tag: Syringomyelia

  • Syringomyelia

    Syringomyelia: Definition and Description of Syringomyelia: Syringomyelia is a rare neurological condition characterized by the development of a fluid-filled cyst, known as a syrinx, within the spinal cord. This syrinx can expand and elongate over time, leading to the disruption of normal spinal cord function. Typically associated with conditions such as Chiari malformation, where brain…

  • Morvan Disease — Syringomyelia

    Morvan Disease — Syringomyelia: Definition and Description of Morvan Disease — Syringomyelia: Morvan Disease, often intertwined with the condition known as syringomyelia, is a rare neurological disorder characterized by the formation of a fluid-filled cyst, known as a syrinx, within the spinal cord. This syrinx can progress over time, leading to various neurological symptoms. Morvan…

  • Arnold-Chiari Malformation

    Arnold-Chiari Malformation Definition and Description of Arnold-Chiari Malformation Arnold-Chiari Malformation (ACM) is a congenital neurological disorder characterized by the displacement of the brain tissue into the spinal canal. Specifically, it occurs when the cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for coordination and balance, descends through the foramen magnum—the opening at the base of the…