In the pre-MR era syringomyelia often presented late, as a crippling neurological disorder. Today, most cases are diagnosed earlier, with less pronounced deficits. We are therefore presented with new challenges, including understanding the significance of various presenting symptoms, knowing when surgery might help and being aware of other treatments that could benefit someone living with the effects of syringomyelia, or its underlying cause.

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脊髓空洞症：诊断和管理

在前 MR 时代，脊髓空洞症通常出现较晚，是一种严重的神经系统疾病。今天，大多数病例诊断得更早，缺陷不那么明显。因此，我们面临着新的挑战，包括了解各种表现症状的重要性，了解手术何时可能会有所帮助，以及了解其他可能使患有脊髓空洞症或其根本原因的人受益的治疗方法。