L2 Radicular Compression Caused by a Foraminal Extradural Gas Pseudocyst.
10.3340/jkns.2010.47.3.232
- Author:
Dong Yeob LEE
1
;
Sang Ho LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Wooridul Spine Hospital, Seoul, Korea. nsspine@paran.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Gas pseudocyst;
Radiculopathy;
Lumbar vertebra
- MeSH:
Aged;
Female;
Humans;
Leg;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Radiculopathy;
Spinal Canal;
Stress, Psychological
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2010;47(3):232-234
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Gas pseudocysts are a rare cause of lumbar radiculopathy and most symptomatic gas pseudocysts are found within the confines of the spinal canal. A gas pseudocyst in the foramen causing lumbar radiculopathy is very rare. We present a case of a 67-year-old woman suffering from severe pain in the right leg. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a gas pseudocyst compressing the L2 root at the right L2-3 foramen. The patient underwent cyst excision using the lateral transmuscular approach and her leg pain was improved after the operation.
