Spinal cord cyst, MRI scan C018 / 0561
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Spinal cord cyst, MRI scan C018 / 0561
Spinal cord cyst. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the cervical (neck) spinal cord of a 28 year old patient with syringomyelia, a cyst in the spinal cord. A cyst is a fluid-filled sac. As it grows the cyst destroys tissue and compresses nerve fibres. This causes weakness of the limbs, pain and the loss of perception of extremes of temperature. Severe cases can lead to paralysis. The cyst may form due to an anatomical abnormality, or after trauma or infection. Treatment is with draining of the cyst, or surgical removal. Although in both cases the cyst may reform
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This print showcases the intricate details of a spinal cord cyst, captured through a coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. The image depicts the cervical (neck) spinal cord of a 28-year-old patient suffering from syringomyelia, a condition characterized by the presence of a fluid-filled sac within the spinal cord. As this cyst grows, it gradually destroys surrounding tissue and compresses nerve fibres, leading to various debilitating symptoms. Weakness in the limbs, excruciating pain, and an impaired ability to perceive extreme temperatures are among its distressing effects. In severe cases, paralysis may even ensue. The formation of such cysts can be attributed to anatomical abnormalities or occur as a result of trauma or infection. Treatment options typically involve draining the cyst or surgically removing it; however, there is always a risk that the cyst may reform despite these interventions. This visually striking photograph not only sheds light on this unhappy disease but also serves as an important diagnostic tool for medical professionals. It offers valuable insights into understanding and managing syringomyelia while highlighting the complexities of our incredible human body. Captured by ZEPHYR/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, this image stands as both an artistic representation and scientific documentation that underscores the significance of research in unraveling mysteries within medicine and improving patient care.
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