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.
Causes of Scoliosis listed in Disease Database: Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Scoliosis as a symptom include: 1  3M syndrome. 2  Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. 3  Andersen cardiodysrhythmic periodic paralysis. 4  BRESHECK syndrome. 5  Bruck syndrome. 6  CAMFAK syndrome. 7  Ceroid lipofuscinosis, neuronal 3, juvenile. 8  Chromosome 8 trisomy syndrome.