Author:
DiMaio Salvatore,Marmor Eric,Albrecht Stephan,Mohr Gérard
Abstract
ABSTRACT:Background:Cysts of the ligamentum flavum are rare and unusual causes of spinal compression.Methods:We report our experience of four cases of ligamentum flavum cysts occurring in the lumbar spine and discuss some of the possible etiologies and pathophysiologic mechanisms according to the available literature.Conclusion:This entity is clearly different from the synovial facet-joints or ganglion cysts.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Neurology (clinical),Neurology,General Medicine
Cited by
18 articles.
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