Ethnic differences in syringomyelia in New Zealand

Brickell, Kiri L.

doi:10.1136/jnnp.2005.081240

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“…The prevalence of syringomyelia in this survey is lower than that in previous studies that used different methods for estimation [5,6]. Estimation of prevalence in this survey was based on patients who were referred to a hospital for evaluation or treatment.…”

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“…Some cases with Chiari Type I malformations manifested asymptomatic syringomyelia [4]. The reported prevalence was 8.2 to 8.4 per 100 000 in Western countries [5,6]. An epidemiologic survey that collected data from 1243 patients between 1982 and 1991 in Japan showed the predominance of Chiari Type I malformations in syringomyelia, and identified a few cases of spontaneous remission [7].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Nationwide survey on the epidemiology of syringomyelia in Japan

Sakushima

Tsuboi

Yabe

et al. 2012

Journal of the Neurological Sciences

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Nationwide survey on the epidemiology of syringomyelia in Japan

Sakushima

Tsuboi

Yabe

et al. 2012

Journal of the Neurological Sciences

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“…There is very little in the literature relating to ethnic or racial epidemiology of CMI±S, except for a recent paper reporting that isolated syringomyelia is significantly commoner among Maori and Pacific Island peoples in New Zealand than it is among Caucasians in the same region [28]. There are no reports on the relative prevalence of the condition among Jewish populations.…”

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Three Sisters with Chiari I Malformation with and without Associated Syringomyelia

Weisfeld-Adams

Carter²,

Likeman³

et al. 2007

Pediatr Neurosurg

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Two daughters of non-consanguineous Ashkenazi Jewish parentage presented with occipital headaches in the second decade of life. Each had a symptomatic Chiari I malformation (CMI) and a large cervicothoracic syrinx. A third sister was diagnosed as having CMI without syrinx after MR screening of first-degree relatives. A fourth (the eldest) sister was asymptomatic and did not have CMI or syrinx. The girls’ mother had platybasia on screening MR and a history of cough headaches. All four sisters also had demonstrable platybasic features on MR. The girls’ father was asymptomatic and radiologically normal. This family represents the first reported case of three siblings in one family with confirmed CMI with or without syrinx. We discuss the possible genetic and mechanical mechanisms for the development of these abnormalities in this family.

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“…Syringomyelia is a relatively rare neurological condition with chronic and life-disabling consequences (Brickell et al, 2006). It is frequently observed in association with Chiari malformations, although less prevalent causes include spinal cord injury and spinal arachnoiditis (Fernandez et al, 2009).…”

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Are Established Methods of Physiotherapeutic Management for Long‐term Neurological Conditions Applicable to ‘Orphan’ Conditions such as Syringomyelia?

Smith

Jones

Curtis

et al. 2014

Physiotherapy Res Intl

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Syringomyelia patients report physiotherapy to provide benefits for symptom management and quality of life. Such findings suggest that established rehabilitation techniques in more common conditions may be transferable to those less prevalent. Uptake of physiotherapy was limited, seemingly because of inadequate information, knowledge and resources. To address these deficiencies, further studies should be planned investigating the effectiveness of physiotherapy modalities, such as hydrotherapy, in parallel or in conjunction with surgery and/or pharmacology. Additionally, syringomyelia could be represented alongside similar pathologies in research trials to initiate further research questions and drivers for funding.

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Ethnic differences in syringomyelia in New Zealand

Cited by 44 publications

References 10 publications

Nationwide survey on the epidemiology of syringomyelia in Japan

Nationwide survey on the epidemiology of syringomyelia in Japan

Three Sisters with Chiari I Malformation with and without Associated Syringomyelia

Are Established Methods of Physiotherapeutic Management for Long‐term Neurological Conditions Applicable to ‘Orphan’ Conditions such as Syringomyelia?

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