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.
Normal anatomy of the cerebellum (left). Chiari I malformation (right). With the size of the posterior fossa too small, the cerebellar tonsils may herniate through the skull into the spinal canal. The tonsils block the flow of CSF (blue) and may cause fluid buildup inside the spinal cord, called a syrinx.Syringomyelia, hydrocephalus, and other complications.hiari I malformation (right). With the size of the posterior fossa too small, the cerebellar tonsils may herniate through the skull into the spinal canal. The tonsils block the flow of CSF (blue) and may cause fluid buildup inside the spinal cord, called a syrinx. Syringomyelia, hydrocephalus, and other complications.