Resolution of isolated syringomyelia after removing thoracic disc herniation

Abstract

Syringomyelia is an abnormal cystic dilatation of the spinal cord caused by excessive accumulation of CSF (cerebrospinal fluid). The pathophysiology remains complex and unelucidated. We report a rare case of resolution of cervico-thoracic syringomyelia after thoracic disc excision in a 3 months follow-up time.

Keywords:

• Syringomyelia
• thoracic disc herniation
• cerebrospinal fluid flow
• resolution
• pathophysiology

Disclosure statement

The authors report no conflict of interest.