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Spinal synovial cyst: case report using magnetic resonance imaging.
M Munz1, D Tampieri, Y Robitaille
1Department of Neurosurgery, Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University, Quebec, Canada.
Surgical Neurology
|December 1, 1990
Summary
This case report details a spinal synovial cyst in a 65-year-old woman. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) proved superior to myelography and CT scans for diagnosis and surgical planning.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Radiology
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Spinal synovial cysts are rare, benign cystic masses arising from the facet joints.
- They can cause neurological deficits due to spinal cord or nerve root compression.
- Accurate preoperative diagnosis is crucial for effective surgical management.