Cervical synovial cyst

Abstract Synovial cysts of the cervical spine are extremely rare. They can therefore pose a diagnostic challenge. We present an unusual case of acute symptomatology secondary to spontaneous haemorrhage into a cervical facet joint cyst.

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Published in:British journal of neurosurgery 2014-12, Vol.28 (6), p.813-814
Main Authors: Attwell, Lukas, Elwell, Vivian A., Meir, Adam
Format: Article
Language:English
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Cervical Vertebrae - diagnostic imaging
Cervical Vertebrae - pathology
Female
Humans
Radiography
Synovial Cyst - diagnosis
Synovial Cyst - diagnostic imaging
Synovial Cyst - pathology
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Summary:Abstract Synovial cysts of the cervical spine are extremely rare. They can therefore pose a diagnostic challenge. We present an unusual case of acute symptomatology secondary to spontaneous haemorrhage into a cervical facet joint cyst.
ISSN:0268-8697
1360-046X
DOI:10.3109/02688697.2014.913782