SYRINGOMYELIA AND INTRAMEDULLARY TUMOR OF THE SPINAL CORD

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Abstract
The present state of knowledge of syringomyelia is one of great confusion. The usual clinical conception of the disease is stereotyped and probably inadequate, while its pathology and pathogenesis are poorly understood, in spite of a voluminous literature. There is such conflict of opinion regarding the cause and nature of the disease that the idea is becoming prevalent that several different conditions masquerade under the one name. The frequent association of syringomyelia and intramedullary tumor of the spinal cord has served only to confuse the issue still further. The following study is presented because it seems to offer several unique contributions to the solution of the general problem of syringomyelia and to assist in explaining the association of this disease with intramedullary tumor. CLINICAL REPORT OF CASE Orthopedic operation in 1922, on the fifth lumbar vertebra for pain low in the back, without relief, readmission to hospital in 1931, with

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