A rare case of Syringomyelia with Arnold � Chiari Malformation Type 1 - A case report

ABSTRACT

Syringomyelia is a pathologic cystic cavity within the spinal cord containing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). It is commonly seen as a complication of an Arnold-Chiari type 1 malformation, which is the herniation of cerebellar tonsils through foramen magnum into cervical spinal canal. Syringomyelia can also occur as complication of hemorrhage, tumor, meningitis, arachnoiditis, or trauma. Symptoms usually begin to appear in early and middle life. These symptoms usually consist of pain, dissociated sensory loss and weakness that present and progress gradually. We herewith report a rare case of syringomyelia and associated Chiari I malformation presenting with dissociated sensory impairment in neck region with headache and neck pain Treatment in these cases is surgical decompression. Recovery with significant decrease in sensory loss and relief in headache and neck pain.