Discal Cyst Diagnosed by Radiologic Finding.
- Author:
Hyung Guhn LIM
1
;
Hyeun Sung KIM
;
Seok Won KIM
;
Ho SHIN
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Discal cyst;
Operation;
Intraspinal;
Extradural
- MeSH:
Adult;
Decompression;
Humans;
Intervertebral Disc;
Leg;
Low Back Pain
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2007;41(6):418-420
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Discal cyst is a very rare lesion that can result in refractory low back pain and leg radiating pain. Because they are so uncommon, their exact origin and pathophysiology are still unknown. A 31-year-old man visited our institute due to low back pain and severe left leg radiating pain. Magnetic resonance images (MRI) revealed spherically shaped extradural cystic lesion at L2-L3 level. Computed tomography (CT) discography demonstrated obvious communication between the intervertebral disc and the cyst. The patient underwent posterior decompression and excision of cyst. The symptoms were remarkably improved immediately after surgery.
