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Syringomyelia T8-9.
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Dr. Chris Ekong
Case 10
Age: 70
Sex: Male
History: Progressive paraparesis for 6 years. Developing incontinence.
X-Rays
MRI of T-spine (T2 images) showing syringomyelia at T8 and T9.
MRI images of T-spine (T2 transverse) showing asyrinx.
Treatment:
Syringo-subarachnoid shunt is planned.
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