Lumbar discal cyst as a cause of radiculopathy: case report

Br J Neurosurg. 2016 Dec;30(6):675-677. doi: 10.3109/02688697.2015.1100274. Epub 2016 Feb 19.

Abstract

Lumbar discal cysts are rare entities causing radicular pain with unknown etiologies. We report a case of a 42-year-old man who developed radiculopathy secondary to a lumbar discal cyst. Our case sheds some light on anatomy, possible etiological association and clinical course which can help management.

Keywords: cyst; lumbar; lumbar disc; treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cysts / complications*
  • Cysts / diagnostic imaging
  • Cysts / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intervertebral Disc Displacement / etiology
  • Intervertebral Disc Displacement / surgery
  • Intervertebral Disc*
  • Lumbosacral Region*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Radiculopathy / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiculopathy / etiology*