Spontaneous resolution of discal cyst around L5 nerve root: case report and review of literature

The treatment of discal cysts is controversial, with different surgical options described in the literature. We present an interesting case of spontaneous resolution of a symptomatic discal cyst. Based on our case report, we recommend non-operative management in the first instance and an up-to-date...

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Published in:British journal of neurosurgery 2011-12, Vol.25 (6), p.761-763
Main Authors: Prasad, Ganesh, Kabir, Syed M. R., Saifuddin, Asif, Casey, Adrian T. H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Brain
Cysts
Cysts - complications
Cysts - diagnosis
Cysts - pathology
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Injections, Epidural
Intervertebral Disc Displacement - diagnosis
Low Back Pain - diagnosis
Low Back Pain - pathology
Lumbar Vertebrae
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Neurosurgery
NMR
Nuclear magnetic resonance
Radiculopathy - etiology
Remission, Spontaneous
Spinal Diseases - complications
Spinal Diseases - diagnosis
Spinal Diseases - pathology
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Summary:The treatment of discal cysts is controversial, with different surgical options described in the literature. We present an interesting case of spontaneous resolution of a symptomatic discal cyst. Based on our case report, we recommend non-operative management in the first instance and an up-to-date MRI scan before contemplating surgery.
ISSN:0268-8697
1360-046X
DOI:10.3109/02688697.2011.555020