Simultaneous presence of juxtafacet cyst and ligamentum flavum hematoma

Juxtafacet cysts and ligamentum flavum hematoma have the potential to cause acute root or spinal cord compression despite their low incidences. Their simultaneous presence with acute nerve compression has not been reported. Herein, we present a case who reported with low back and leg pain to the eme...

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Published in:Asian journal of neurosurgery 2020-01, Vol.15 (1), p.184-186
Main Authors: Ak, Hakan, Vural, Sevilay
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ambulatory care facilities
Back pain
Case Report
Cysts
Hematoma
Nerve compression syndromes
Spinal cord compression
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Summary:Juxtafacet cysts and ligamentum flavum hematoma have the potential to cause acute root or spinal cord compression despite their low incidences. Their simultaneous presence with acute nerve compression has not been reported. Herein, we present a case who reported with low back and leg pain to the emergency department.
ISSN:1793-5482
2248-9614
DOI:10.4103/ajns.AJNS_271_19