Hi,
Yes if it progresses and the syrinx increases in size it can put pressure on he spinal cord and can even result in permanent damage to the cord. The earlier the surgery is done and pressure is released from the spinal cord the better it is and chances of recovery are high.
Please consult your neurologist as soon as you can. Take care!
Thankyou, does this cause too much problem as it progressess? Is the prognosis ok?
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
Syrinx can form in the spinal cord due to spinal cord injury, blockade of CSF, spinal cord necrosis, hemorrhage, spinal cord abscess and degenerative disease of the spinal cord.
With age there occur degenerative changes in the spinal cord which can result in disc protrusion and later on formation of syrinx due to cavity formation.
http://www.emedicine.com/NEURO/topic359.htm
Hope this helps!