Is spermatic cord syringomyelia serious?

The severity of spermatic cord syringomyelia is related to the amount of fluid that accumulates. If the amount of fluid accumulates is small, it is usually not very serious; if the amount of fluid accumulates is large, the condition is more serious. A spermatic cord syringomyelia is a specific type of syringomyelia and is most common in children. The presence of syringomyelia may lead to a painless lump in the scrotum. If the amount of fluid is small, the symptoms are not obvious and the condition is not serious and should be monitored from time to time. When the amount of fluid accumulation is large, it may lead to an increase in the size of the lump, and symptoms such as lower abdominal swelling and discomfort may occur, affecting daily life. This is a more serious situation and patients should receive timely treatment to control the condition and relieve the symptoms. In addition, patients should avoid wearing tight underwear, rest more and eat a light diet in their daily life.