Author:
Papadimitriou Kyriakos,Dalaqua Mariana,Simonin Alexandre,Fournier Jean-Yves,Huscher Karen
Abstract
AbstractLigamentum flavum cyst of the lumbar spine has seldom been described. The mechanism of formation of these cysts remains unknown, but it is thought to be part of the degenerative process. Although they are clearly visible on imaging studies, these cysts are frequently wrongly diagnosed as ganglion or synovial cysts. Bone erosion is rarely associated with this pathology. Most common symptom is back and radicular pain due to nerve root compression. We report a case of ligamentum flavum cyst associated with bone remodeling presented with back and radicular pain. It was correctly diagnosed pre-operatively and treated surgically with satisfactory clinical outcome.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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