MRI for syrinx

[donlyn]

I renetly had MRI to monitor a syrinx  The radiologist stated that the syrinx did not change in size from the previous MRI. The Neurosurgeon argues that the syrinx disappeared and does not show up on the films at all. Meanwhile I am suffering from new symptoms. Is the reading of an MRI an opinion of the one looking at it or is it clear cut. ...Is the syrinx there or not?

[selmaS]

Hi...did they also do a MRI of ur brain to check for chiari ?

And is the dr a specialist in syringomyelia( syrinx) and chiari...if not u may want to get the opinion of a dr that specializes in this field.

"selma"

[donlyn]

Yes in 2006 the MRi showed the chiari and the syrinx. The neurosurgeon who disagreed with the radiologist report "claims" he does specialize in chiari. But...I did some research and I found that he is a surgeon only 5 yrs and before he came to florida he operated on the wrong side of a boys brain when he was doing surgery for epilepsy.
I called another neurosurgeons office for a 2nd opinion and he won't see me unless I have a CAT scan becasue he said according to the reports that I faxed over, I need surgery and he can't do surgery without the CAT scan..... BUT I want him to look at the films and not just the reports before he comes to a conclusion that I need surgery!
His nurse said that he is a surgeon and he only sees patients that need surgery,
This is enough to give a person a headache if they dont already have one from the syrinx!!!!!

[Dr Rajgopal]

Hi,
Usually the Syrinx is well defined in the MRI . If you have new symptoms , the Syrinx may still be there . The best option would be to take a second opinion of another neurologist because online guidance without seeing both the MRI films is not possible . Please consult another neurologist . Hope this helps you . Take care and regards !

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[donlyn]

I did see the syrinx in the MRI films when it was pointed out to me in 2006. I did not see it in the new MRI film when the neurosurgeon reviewed with me. I received a call from the radiologist and he insists that the syrinx is still there. Can they go away on their own?
Also...the surgeon I contacted for a 2nd opinion refuses to see me unless I have a CT scan. I did not want another CT scan becase of the amount of radiation exposure as I just had one of the brain . I guess I will have to find another neurosorgeon for that opinion.
What I really want is to find a radiologist or Dr just to look at the latest MRI.
Thank you for your comments.