Skin changes in syringomyelia
Leopold, A.; Wassilew, S.W.
Zeitschrift für Hautkrankheiten 63(6): 494-496
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0301-0481 PMID: 3407263 Document Number: 310623
Asymmetric anonychia, skin edema, and painless ulceration of the fingers may be the first symptoms of syringomyelia. Neurologic examination of the patient leads to the diagnosis, which can be proved by the demonstration of the cavity in the central spinal cord. Prophylactic dermatologic treatment may prevent the progression of the skin lesions.