Discal Cyst Diagnosed by Radiologic Finding
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 418-420, 2007.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-118043
ABSTRACT
Discal cyst is a very rare lesion that can result in refractory low back pain and leg radiating pain. Because they are so uncommon, their exact origin and pathophysiology are still unknown. A 31-year-old man visited our institute due to low back pain and severe left leg radiating pain. Magnetic resonance images (MRI) revealed spherically shaped extradural cystic lesion at L2-L3 level. Computed tomography (CT) discography demonstrated obvious communication between the intervertebral disc and the cyst. The patient underwent posterior decompression and excision of cyst. The symptoms were remarkably improved immediately after surgery.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Low Back Pain
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Decompression
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Intervertebral Disc
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Leg
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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