📋Overview
Syringomyelia is a neurological disorder characterized by the development of a fluid-filled cyst (syrinx) within the spinal cord. This cyst can expand and elongate over time, damaging spinal cord tissue and leading to various neurological symptoms. The term 'syringomyelia' is the preferred modern terminology and is not a legacy or synonym term. It is distinct from related conditions such as hydromyelia, which involves dilation of the central canal of the spinal cord.
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