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What is syringomyelia?

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What is syringomyelia?

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Syringomyelia (SM) is a neurological disorder where a fluid-filled cyst – or syrinx – develops inside the spinal cord. This cyst can grow over time, causing the spinal cord to expand and stretch nerve tissue. Eventually, the syrinx can cause permanent nerve damage and paralysis.