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Jessica Sawaya1, Paras Savla2, Tanya Minasian3
1School of Medicine, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, United States.
Surgical Neurology International
|May 14, 2024
Summary
Spinal extradural arachnoid cysts are rare, often congenital lesions. Surgical repair of a thoracolumbar cyst in a teen resolved severe pain, indicating effective treatment for symptomatic cases.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Pediatric Neurology
- Spinal Imaging
Background:
- Spinal extradural arachnoid cysts are rare (<1% of spinal lesions), often congenital.
- Diagnosis relies on MRI showing CSF-like fluid and potential dural defects.
- Symptomatic cysts can cause myelopathy, radiculopathy, or pain, necessitating surgical intervention.
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