[Syringomyelia and scoliosis in children and adolescents. Apropos of 14 cases].

The authors report their experience of 14 cases of scoliosis in children or young adults in association with syringomyelia. The neurological lesion was discovered at a variable time during the development of the scoliosis which may appear to be idiopathic for several years. There were 11 cases of syringomyelia or hydromyelia and three intramedullary tumours with cyst formation. The neurological lesion must be treated first and sufficiently early to avoid the development of muscle weakness and scoliosis. The scoliosis can be treated by normal without risk of additional complications.