Missed Diagnosis of Syrinx
Asian Spine Journal
;
: 1-5, 2012.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-77051
ABSTRACT
STUDY DESIGN:
Prospective, randomized, controlled human study.PURPOSE:
We checked the proportion of missed syrinx diagnoses among the examinees of the Korean military conscription. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE A syrinx is a fluid-filled cavity within the spinal cord or brain stem and causes various neurological symptoms. A syrinx could easily be diagnosed by magnetic resonance image (MRI), but missed diagnoses seldom occur.METHODS:
In this study, we reviewed 103 cases using cervical images, cervical MRI, or whole spine sagittal MRI, and syrinxes was observed in 18 of these cases. A review of medical certificates or interviews was conducted, and the proportion of syrinx diagnoses was calculated.RESULTS:
The proportion of syrinx diagnoses was about 66.7% (12 cases among 18). Missed diagnoses were not the result of the length of the syrinx, but due to the type of image used for the initial diagnosis.CONCLUSIONS:
The missed diagnosis proportion of the syrinx is relatively high, therefore, a more careful imaging review is recommended.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Spinal Cord
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Spine
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Brain Stem
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Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
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Prospective Studies
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Korea
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Military Personnel
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
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Diagnostic study
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Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Asian Spine Journal
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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