 Redemonstrated is mild dilatation of the central canal within the thoracic spinal cord spanning from approximately mid T6 through the superior aspect of T9, not significantly changed from prior exam. The tiny syrinx measures up to 2 mm in the axial dimension. The thoracic spine is in normal alignment. The vertebral body heights are well-maintained. There is mild to moderate loss of disc height throughout the thoracic spine. There are unchanged scattered T1 hyperintense foci in the thoracic spine, which likely represent focal fatty replacement and/or fat-containing hemangiomas. Small Schmorl's nodes are seen involving the inferior endplates of T9 and T10. Minimal disc bulge at T10-T11 and T11-T12 with mild degenerative changes are unchanged. There is no significant spinal canal or foraminal stenosis within the thoracic spine. The thoracic spinal cord is otherwise within normal limits.
1. Compared to 1/30/2010, no significant interval change in mild dilatation of the central canal/small syrinx within the thoracic spinal cord.2. Mild degenerative changes of the thoracic spine without significant spinal canal or foraminal stenosis at any level.I personally reviewed the Images and/or procedure with the Resident/Fellow and agree with this report.