Intraspinal cysts: a classification and literature review

Advances in radiologic technology have allowed the identification of a variety of cystic lesions of spinal nerve roots. Failure to appreciate the different characteristics of these cysts has led to a confusion in terminology, with different terms often being used to describe the same lesion. In an a...

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Published in:Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) Pa. 1976), 1987-04, Vol.12 (3), p.209-213
Main Authors: GOYAL, R. N, RUSSELL, N. A, BENOIT, B. G, BELANGER, J. M. E. G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Cysts - classification
Cysts - diagnostic imaging
Cysts - etiology
Humans
Medical sciences
Myelography
Neurology
Spinal Diseases - classification
Spinal Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Spinal Diseases - etiology
Spinal Nerve Roots - diagnostic imaging
Terminology as Topic
Tumors of the nervous system. Phacomatoses
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Summary:Advances in radiologic technology have allowed the identification of a variety of cystic lesions of spinal nerve roots. Failure to appreciate the different characteristics of these cysts has led to a confusion in terminology, with different terms often being used to describe the same lesion. In an attempt at clarification, the literature is reviewed and a simplified classification of spinal cysts presented. The distinguishing features of each type of cyst, its investigation, and appropriate treatment are discussed.
ISSN:0362-2436
1528-1159
DOI:10.1097/00007632-198704000-00003