Extradural Cystic Lesion

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017 May;47(5):368. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2017.6584.

Abstract

A 21-year-old male military academy cadet was evaluated in a physical therapy clinic for worsening lower back pain 2 months after picking up a dumbbell. Following examination and follow-up, the therapist ordered radiographs and referred the patient to primary care due to worsening symptoms. Magnetic resonance imaging ordered by the physician revealed an extradural cystic lesion. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(5):368. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.6584.

Keywords: low back pain; lumbar spine; magnetic resonance imaging; radiography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cysts / complications
  • Cysts / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cysts / therapy
  • Humans
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration / complications
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration / diagnostic imaging*
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration / therapy
  • Intervertebral Disc Displacement / complications
  • Intervertebral Disc Displacement / diagnostic imaging*
  • Intervertebral Disc Displacement / therapy
  • Low Back Pain / etiology*
  • Low Back Pain / therapy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Military Personnel
  • Young Adult

Supplementary concepts

  • Intervertebral disc disease