Syringomyelia
Syringomyelia
Definition
Syringomyelia is characterized by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-filled cavities (syrinx) inside the spinal cord, either as a result of a known cause (secondary syringomyelia, SS) or, more rarely, due to an unknown cause (primary syringomyelia, PS).
Also identified as
- DOID 327 per MONDO
- MESH D013595 per MONDO
- NCIT C85179 per MONDO
- Orphanet 3280 per MONDO
- SCTID 111496009 per MONDO
- UMLS C0039144 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Spinal cord | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |