Patient's question:
Can spinal cord cavernous malformation be cured? How is it treated?Doctor's answer:
Spinal cord cavitation is difficult to heal on its own under current medical conditions. It primarily manifests as symmetrical muscle atrophy, with proximal muscle atrophy being more common. In severe cases, it can lead to respiratory muscle paralysis, which poses a life-threatening risk. Currently, treatment for spinal cord cavitation is primarily symptomatic, focusing on slowing the expansion of the spinal cord cavity. This is the only available treatment method. Patients with spinal cord cavitation should avoid excessive sexual activity, overexertion, staying up late, and maintain a regular rest schedule to enhance their immune system and disease resistance.