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.
Syringomyelia (sear-IN-go-my-EEL-ya) is a chronic disorder involving the Spinal Cord in which a fluid filled cavity (or cyst) forms within the Spinal Cord. This cyst (called a Syrinx) expands and elongates over time, destroying the center of the Spinal Cord. As the nerve fibers inside the Spinal Cord are damaged, a wide variety of symptoms can occur, depending upon the size and location of the Syrinx.