A congenital nevus is a proliferation of benign melanocytes that is either present at birth or develops shortly afterwards. Congenital nevi are usually classified by size: small (less than 1.5 cm in diameter), medium (larger than 1.5 cm and up to 20 cm) or giant (measuring 20 cm in diameter or larger).
Scoliosis is a common condition related to syringomyelia in children; in fact, some studies have shown that more than 50% of children with a syrinx have abnormal spinal curvature.coliosis can be caused by congenital conditions, neurological conditions (like SM), or can be of unknown origins. 80% of scoliosis cases have an unknown cause and are labeled idiopathic. Treatment options include observation, bracing, and surgery.
1 For example, syringomyelia, a disorder in which cysts form along the spine, can cause scoliosis. 2  These spinal abnormalities may play a larger role in causing some cases of scoliosis than previously thought. 3  Stress fractures and hormonal abnormalities that affect bone growth in young, competitive athletes.hey include the following: 1  Tumors, growths, or other small abnormalities on the spinal column. 2  For example, syringomyelia, a disorder in which cysts form along the spine, can cause scoliosis. 3  These spinal abnormalities may play a larger role in causing some cases of scoliosis than previously thought.