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Intervertebral disc space cyst simulating a recurrent herniated nucleus pulposus. Case report.

J C Grabel1, R Davis, R Zappulla

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York.

Journal of Neurosurgery
|July 1, 1988
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Summary

A rare intervertebral disc space cyst caused recurring radicular pain after lumbar microdiscectomy. Preoperative diagnosis challenges for such conditions are highlighted.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Spinal Surgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Recurrent radicular pain after lumbar microdiscectomy can stem from various causes.
  • Intervertebral disc space cysts are an uncommon but significant etiology.
  • Accurate preoperative diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment planning.

Observation:

  • A case of a patient experiencing recurrent radicular pain post-lumbar microdiscectomy was identified.
  • The pain was attributed to an intervertebral disc space cyst.
  • Preoperative diagnostic challenges were encountered.

Findings:

  • Intervertebral disc space cysts can manifest as a cause of recurrent radicular pain.
  • Diagnostic difficulties in identifying these cysts preoperatively were noted.

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  • Literature review supports the association between disc space cysts and radicular pain.

    • Implications:

    • Increased awareness of intervertebral disc space cysts is needed for clinicians managing post-microdiscectomy pain.
    • Advanced imaging techniques may be beneficial for preoperative diagnosis.
    • This case underscores the importance of considering rare pathologies in recurrent radicular syndromes.