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Terminology
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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Presyrinx state, interstitial cord edema
Definitions
- Potentially reversible state of spinal cord edema caused by obstruction or alteration of normal CSF flow pathways
- ± presence of syrinx
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
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Selected References
- Gadde JA et al: Anatomical features of the cervical spinal canal in Chiari I deformity with presyrinx: a case-control study. Neuroradiol J. 30(5):405-9, 2017
- Nixon JN et al: Presyrinx in a child with acquired Chiari I malformation. Pediatr Radiol. 43(4):506-11, 2013
- Battal B et al: Cerebrospinal fluid flow imaging by using phase-contrast MR technique. Br J Radiol. 84(1004):758-65, 2011
- Sekula RF Jr et al: The pathogenesis of Chiari I malformation and syringomyelia. Neurol Res. 33(3):232-9, 2011
- Shaffer N et al: Cerebrospinal fluid hydrodynamics in type I Chiari malformation. Neurol Res. 33(3):247-60, 2011
- Suzuki F et al: Subacute subdural hygroma and presyrinx formation after foramen magnum decompression with duraplasty for Chiari type 1 malformation. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 51(5):389-93, 2011
- Bonfield CM et al: Surgical management of post-traumatic syringomyelia. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 35(21 Suppl):S245-58, 2010
- Koyanagi I et al: Pathogenesis of syringomyelia associated with Chiari type 1 malformation: review of evidences and proposal of a new hypothesis. Neurosurg Rev. 33(3):271-84; discussion 284-5, 2010
- Fernández AA et al: Malformations of the craniocervical junction (Chiari type I and syringomyelia: classification, diagnosis and treatment). BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 10 Suppl 1:S1, 2009
- Ravaglia S et al: Presyrinx in children with Chiari malformations. Neurology. 72(22):1966-7, 2009
- Yurube T et al: The vanishment of an intramedullary high-signal intensity lesion at the craniocervical junction after surgical treatment: a case report of the presyrinx state. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 34(6):E235-9, 2009
- Goh S et al: Presyrinx in children with Chiari malformations. Neurology. 71(5):351-6, 2008
- Brodbelt A et al: CSF pathways: a review. Br J Neurosurg. 21(5):510-20, 2007
- Ikushima I et al: High-resolution constructive interference in a steady state imaging of cervicothoracic adhesive arachnoiditis. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 31(1):143-7, 2007
- Gan YC et al: Presyrinx state. J Neurosurg. 105(2 Suppl):156-7; author reply 157-9, 2006
- Nair N et al: Cervical cord presyrinx. Br J Neurosurg. 20(3):175-6, 2006
- Fischbein NJ et al: The "presyrinx" state: is there a reversible myelopathic condition that may precede syringomyelia? Neurosurg Focus. 8(3):E4, 2000
- Milhorat TH: Is reversible enlargement of the spinal cord a presyrinx state? AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 20(1):21-2, 1999
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Presyrinx state, interstitial cord edema
Definitions
- Potentially reversible state of spinal cord edema caused by obstruction or alteration of normal CSF flow pathways
- ± presence of syrinx
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Selected References
- Gadde JA et al: Anatomical features of the cervical spinal canal in Chiari I deformity with presyrinx: a case-control study. Neuroradiol J. 30(5):405-9, 2017
- Nixon JN et al: Presyrinx in a child with acquired Chiari I malformation. Pediatr Radiol. 43(4):506-11, 2013
- Battal B et al: Cerebrospinal fluid flow imaging by using phase-contrast MR technique. Br J Radiol. 84(1004):758-65, 2011
- Sekula RF Jr et al: The pathogenesis of Chiari I malformation and syringomyelia. Neurol Res. 33(3):232-9, 2011
- Shaffer N et al: Cerebrospinal fluid hydrodynamics in type I Chiari malformation. Neurol Res. 33(3):247-60, 2011
- Suzuki F et al: Subacute subdural hygroma and presyrinx formation after foramen magnum decompression with duraplasty for Chiari type 1 malformation. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 51(5):389-93, 2011
- Bonfield CM et al: Surgical management of post-traumatic syringomyelia. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 35(21 Suppl):S245-58, 2010
- Koyanagi I et al: Pathogenesis of syringomyelia associated with Chiari type 1 malformation: review of evidences and proposal of a new hypothesis. Neurosurg Rev. 33(3):271-84; discussion 284-5, 2010
- Fernández AA et al: Malformations of the craniocervical junction (Chiari type I and syringomyelia: classification, diagnosis and treatment). BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 10 Suppl 1:S1, 2009
- Ravaglia S et al: Presyrinx in children with Chiari malformations. Neurology. 72(22):1966-7, 2009
- Yurube T et al: The vanishment of an intramedullary high-signal intensity lesion at the craniocervical junction after surgical treatment: a case report of the presyrinx state. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 34(6):E235-9, 2009
- Goh S et al: Presyrinx in children with Chiari malformations. Neurology. 71(5):351-6, 2008
- Brodbelt A et al: CSF pathways: a review. Br J Neurosurg. 21(5):510-20, 2007
- Ikushima I et al: High-resolution constructive interference in a steady state imaging of cervicothoracic adhesive arachnoiditis. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 31(1):143-7, 2007
- Gan YC et al: Presyrinx state. J Neurosurg. 105(2 Suppl):156-7; author reply 157-9, 2006
- Nair N et al: Cervical cord presyrinx. Br J Neurosurg. 20(3):175-6, 2006
- Fischbein NJ et al: The "presyrinx" state: is there a reversible myelopathic condition that may precede syringomyelia? Neurosurg Focus. 8(3):E4, 2000
- Milhorat TH: Is reversible enlargement of the spinal cord a presyrinx state? AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 20(1):21-2, 1999
