CLINICAL CASE: A PATIENT WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND SYRINGOMYELIA OR WHY EVERY MEETING WITH THE PATIENT SHOULD BE LIKE THE FIRST.

Abstract

Syringomyelia is a rare neurological disease associated with the formation of a cavity filled with cerebrospinal fluid within the spinal cord. The growth of this cavity gradually compresses various anatomical structures and leads to certain neurological symptoms. In the early stages of the disease, the clinical presentation is meager and can be misinterpreted as symptoms of other diseases. It is important to conduct a detailed patient evaluation, including history, neurological status, and advanced neuroimaging techniques, in order to make early diagnosis and discuss the following therapeutic options.