Spinal arachnoid cyst among Nigerians
Toyin A Oyemolade1,2, Augustine A Adeolu1,3, Oluwakemi A Badejo1,2
1Department of Neurological Surgery, University College Hospital Ibadan, Queen Elizabeth Road, Oritamefa, PMB 5116, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|May 22, 2025
Summary
Spinal arachnoid cysts are rare lesions. Early diagnosis and surgical excision improve outcomes for symptomatic patients, highlighting the need for prompt treatment.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- Spinal Surgery
Background:
- Spinal arachnoid cysts are uncommon spinal masses with unclear pathogenesis, arising congenitally or secondarily.
- These cysts can be extradural or intradural, presenting varied clinical symptoms from asymptomatic to severe myelopathy.
Observation:
- This study details four surgically managed cases of spinal arachnoid cysts at a Nigerian tertiary hospital.
- Clinical profiles and management outcomes were analyzed for these operated cases.
Findings:
- Complete cyst excision is the preferred surgical technique.
- Patient outcomes are significantly influenced by symptom duration, emphasizing early diagnosis.
Implications:
- Prompt diagnosis and treatment of spinal arachnoid cysts are crucial for favorable patient outcomes.
- This case series contributes to understanding the management of spinal arachnoid cysts in a specific regional context.
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