Syringomyelia associated with Cervical Spondylosis: A case report
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Although cervical spondylosis is an extremely common condition causing spinal cord compression, it is rarely involved in syringomyelia formation. Here we describe a case of syringomyelia associated with cervical spondylosis.
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