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Ligamentum flavum cyst.

Ertugrul Cakir1, Kayhan Kuzeyli, Haydar Usul

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey. ecakir@meds.ktu.edu.tr

Journal of Clinical Neuroscience : Official Journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia
|December 4, 2003
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A ligamentum flavum cyst, a rare cause of neurogenic claudication, can be diagnosed using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This case highlights the importance of considering contrast enhancement in MRI for accurate diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Radiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is crucial for diagnosing spinal pathologies.
  • Contrast enhancement in MRI for ligamentum flavum cysts has been underutilized.
  • Spinal cysts, including ligamentum flavum cysts, can cause significant neurological symptoms.

Observation:

  • A 71-year-old woman presented with neurogenic lumbar claudication.
  • Lumbar MRI revealed an extradural cystic mass at L3/4.
  • Surgical excision and histopathological examination confirmed a ligamentum flavum cyst.

Findings:

  • The ligamentum flavum cyst appeared as a hyperintense extradural mass on T2-weighted MRI.
  • A peripheral hypointense rim on T2 and a slightly enhanced peripheral rim on T1-weighted MRI were noted.

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  • Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of a ligamentum flavum cyst.

    • Implications:

    • Ligamentum flavum cysts should be considered in patients with degenerative lumbar spine changes and extradural masses.
    • Characteristic MRI findings, including contrast enhancement patterns, aid in diagnosis.
    • Surgical management can lead to complete symptom resolution.