Ganglion Cyst in the Lumbar Spine.
- Author:
Jung Min KIM
1
;
Jong Won LEE
;
Jin Woo HUR
;
Myoung Soo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Cheongju Saint Mary's Hospital, Cheongju, Korea. hanibalkms@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ganglion;
Radiculopathy;
Lumbar
- MeSH:
Ganglion Cysts*;
Humans;
Laminectomy;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Radiculopathy;
Spinal Canal;
Spine*
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2004;36(2):153-156
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Epidural cysts, either synovial or ganglion, are an unusual cause of spinal epidural compressive syndromes. Ganglion cysts are a rare cause of lumbosacral radicular compression, especially in young people. The authors report two ganglion cysts located in the spinal canal of two patients. The lesions were demonstrated by a magnetic resonance imaging, and relief of symptoms was achieved with laminectomy and total removal of the mass. The clinical and radiological evaluation and treatment of these lesions are discussed.
