Fig. 3From: Development of pre-syrinx state and syringomyelia following a minor injury: a case reporta, b T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (1.5 T, 3 mm slice thickness) 2 years post-injury demonstrated that the arachnoid cyst progressed and that a syrinx cavity developed while the medullary edema was still present. Arachnoid adhesions are marked by the yellow arrow. c, d The postoperative MRI following decompression, untethering, and drain placement revealed a minimal reduction of the arachnoid cyst but no resolution of the syrinxBack to article page