Causes of syringomyelia
Causes It's unclear how and why syringomyelia happens. When it develops, cerebrospinal fluid — the fluid that surrounds, cushions and protects your brain and spinal cord — collects within the spinal cord itself, forming a fluid-filled cyst (syrinx). Several conditions and diseases can lead to syringomyelia, including: Chiari malformation, a condition in which brain tissue protrudes into your spinal canal Meningitis, an inflammation of the membranes surrounding your brain and spinal cord Spinal cord tumor, which can interfere with the normal circulation of cerebrospinal fluid Conditions present at birth, such as a tethered spinal cord, a condition caused when tissue attached to your spinal cord limits its movement Spinal cord injury, which can cause symptoms months or years later
