brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
Syrinx of the Spinal Cord or Brain Stem
Diagnosis of Syrinx of the Spinal Cord or Brain Stem
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Doctors may suspect a syrinx in a young child or teenager who has typical symptoms. MRI of the entire spinal cord and brain is done after paramagnetic contrast agent, such as gadolinium, is injected. Gadolinium outlines the syrinx (and tumor if present), helping doctors identify it. 