Multiple extradural arachnoid cysts at the spinal cord and cauda equina levels in the young
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgical Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, Bohseidai, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan.
Study Design:
A case report of multiple extradural arachnoid cysts at the spinal cord and cauda equina levels in the young.
Objective:
To report an exceedingly rare case of multiple extradural arachnoid cysts at the spinal cord and cauda equina levels in the young.
Setting:
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokai, Japan.
Case Report:
An 11-year-old boy was diagnosed with multiple extradural arachnoid cysts at the spinal cord and cauda equina levels extending from the T5 to L5 vertebrae and surgery was performed. At 2 years after surgery, no recurrence was observed and muscle weakness of the lower extremities and sensory disturbance improved.
Conclusion:
Excision of only the arachnoid cysts at the spinal cord level led to a favorable outcome.
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