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영상검사에서 척수 및 뇌간의 공동이 확인된 환자로 상기 공동을 유발할 수 있는 외상 및 손상의 병력이 없는 경우. 무증상 척수내수종(asymptomatic hydromyelia)은 제외. *진단방법: 영상검사, 진단검사 |
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척수공동증 메이요 클리닉 치료법
Treatment for syringomyelia depends on the severity and progression of your signs and symptoms.
If syringomyelia isn't causing signs or symptoms, monitoring with periodic MRI and neurological exams might be all you need.
If syringomyelia is causing signs and symptoms that interfere with your life, or if signs and symptoms rapidly worsen, your doctor will likely recommend surgery.
The goal of surgery is to remove the pressure the syrinx places on your spinal cord and to restore the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid. This can help improve your symptoms and nervous system function. The type of surgery you'll need depends on the cause of syringomyelia.
Syringomyelia can recur after surgery. You'll need regular examinations with your doctor, including periodic MRIs, to assess the outcome of surgery.
The syrinx can grow over time, requiring additional treatment. Even after treatment, some signs and symptoms of syringomyelia can remain, as a syrinx can cause permanent spinal cord and nerve damage.
The following steps might help reduce the effects of syringomyelia.
Avoid activity that involves heavy lifting, straining or putting force on your spine.
If syringomyelia causes neurological problems that decrease your mobility and activity, such as muscle weakness, pain, fatigue or stiffness, a physical therapist might be able to create an exercise program for you that can help reduce these symptoms.
Talk to your doctor about physical therapists in your area who have expertise in neurological conditions.
If you have chronic pain from your syringomyelia, talk to your doctor about treatment options. Many medical centers have doctors who specialize in pain management.
Living with syringomyelia and its complications can be challenging. Having someone to talk with, whether a friend, counselor or therapist, can be invaluable. Or you might find the support and encouragement you need in a syringomyelia support group.
Ask your doctor to recommend a local group or look for groups online. Support groups provide a forum for sharing experiences and can be good sources of information, offering useful or helpful tips for people with syringomyelia.
치료의 목표는 지속적으로 안정된 상태를 유지하고 더 이상 공동이 생기지 않도록 하는것입니다. 일반적으로 외과적인 수술이 필요하며, 공동 내를 채우고 있는 액체가 계속 공동에 쌓이지 않도록 공간을 만들어 주거나 액체가 빠져나갈 수 있는 샛길(단락: Shunt)을 만들어 줄 수 있습니다. 수술을 통하여 공동을 줄여줌으로써 공동이 늘어나 신경을 압박하여 발생할 수 있는 신경손상을 막고 증상이 좋아지는 것을 기대할 수 있습니다. 그러나 수술에 따르는 출혈, 염증, 신경손상 등의 합병증 위험도 있고, 수술 후에도 증상이 계속 악화하거나 공동이 다시 커지는 재발의 가능성도 있으므로 수술을 시행할 지의 결정은 환자상태에 대한 충분한 검토 후에 이루어져야 할 수 있겠습니다.
신경재활(Neurorehabilitation)을 통해 남아있는 신경 기능을 유지할 수 있으며 사지불완전마비(Quadriparesis)으로 인한 합병증을 예방할 수 있습니다. 물리 치료를 통한 재활 운동과 피부 관리가 신경 손상에 의해 발생할 수 있는 감염이나 감염의 악화에 의한 궤양을 예방할 수 있습니다. 그러나 방사선 치료가 효과가 있는지는 아직 확실하게 밝혀지지 않았습니다.
척수공동증이 있더라도 증상이 없다면 수술을 서두를 필요는 없습니다. 특히 연세가 많은 분, 혹은 증상이 점점 심해지지 않고 안정적인 경우는 대개 수술을 미루고 과도한 운동이나 힘쓰는 일을 피하도록 하면서 경과를 보게 됩니다.
첨단한방병원 분자교정의학 치료법
1) 비타민 B12
Arnold-Chiari malformations are a group of congenital or acquired defects associated with the displacement of cerebellar tonsils into the spinal canal. First described by Chiari (1891), this has various grades of severity and involves various parts of neuraxis, for example, cerebellum and its outputs, neuro-otological system, lower cranial nerves, spinal sensory and motor pathways. The symptomatology of Arnold-Chiari malformations may mimic multiple sclerosis, primary headache syndromes, spinal tumours and benign intracranial hypertension. We highlighted a case of Chiari type I malformation, who presented with posterolateral ataxia associated with significant vitamin B12 deficiency. The patient was supplemented with vitamin B12 injections and showed remarkable improvement at follow-up after 3 months.
2) 척수공동증과 비타민 D의 연관성
Neuropathic arthropathy of the shoulder is a rare disorder characterized by joint degeneration, and is associated with loss of sensory innervation. Syringomyelia is a disease in which fluid-containing cavities (syrinxes) form within the spinal cord. Here, we report a case of neuropathic arthropathy of the shoulder secondary to syringomyelia in a 40-year-old woman. X-rays of the left shoulder revealed damage to bone and joint architecture. Blood tests indicated vitamin D deficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine showed a large syrinx from the second cervical spine to the second dorsal spine. Although neuropathic arthropathy is uncommon, it should be considered in cases of unexplained pain, discomfort, or limited range of motion of the affected joint. Symptoms related to the affected joint may precede or overshadow neurological deficits. Appropriate radiological examinations and diagnoses are imperative to prevent misdiagnosis or undetected bone and joint disorders.
X linked hypophosphataemia (XLH) is a rare condition with numerous musculoskeletal complications. It may mimic other more familiar conditions, such as vitamin D deficiency, ankylosing spondylitis or diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis. We describe two cases with Chiari type 1 malformations and syringomyelia, neither of which is well recognised in XLH. The first presented late with the additional complications of spinal cord compression, pseudofracture, renal stones and gross femoroacetabular impingement requiring hip replacement. The second also had bulbar palsy; the first case to be described in this condition, to the best of our knowledge. We wish to raise awareness of the important neurological complications of syringomyelia, Chiari malformation, spinal cord compression and bulbar palsy when treating these patients. We also wish to draw attention to the utility of family history and genetic testing when making the diagnosis of this rare but potentially treatable condition.
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