Multiple Bilateral Thoracic Perineural Cysts: A Case Report.
10.4184/jkss.2011.18.1.24
- Author:
Myoung Soo KIM
1
;
Jae Yong KWAK
;
Chang Bum LEE
;
Hyung Taek PARK
;
Sun Jin CHOI
;
Jung Min HA
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Maryknoll Hospital, Busan, Korea. nexgens@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Thoracic spine;
Multiple bilateral perineural cysts
- MeSH:
Aged;
Female;
Humans;
Laminectomy;
Sacrococcygeal Region;
Tarlov Cysts
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
2011;18(1):24-28
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
STUDY DESIGN: Case report OBJECTIVES: We report a case of relatively rare multiple bilateral perineural cysts. SUMMARY OF LITERATURE REVIEW: Tarlov cysts, also known as perineural cysts are most often found in the sacral region, but there are a few cases reported in the thoracic region. In particular, there are very few cases of multiple bilateral thoracic perineural cysts. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A woman aged 65 years with perineural cysts in the bilateral T10-T11 and T11-12 neural foramens, underwent a T10-11-12 decompressive laminectomy and resection of the cyst. RESULTS: Satisfactory results were obtained for the patient after surgery. CONCLUSIONS: For more detailed and definitive treatment of thoracic perineural cysts, additional cases are required.
