Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society

The Korean Neurosurgical Society (대한신경외과학회)
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Discal Cyst Diagnosed by Radiologic Finding

  • Lim, Hyung-Guhn (Departments of Radiology, College of Medicine, Chosun University) ;
  • Kim, Hyeun-Sung (Department of Neurosurgery, Mokpo Hankook Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Seok-Won (Departments of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chosun University) ;
  • Shin, Ho (Departments of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chosun University)
  • Published : 2007.06.30
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Abstract

Discal cyst is a very rare lesion that can result in refractory low back pain and leg radiating pain. Because they are so uncommon, their exact origin and pathophysiology are still unknown. A 31-year-old man visited our institute due to low back pain and severe left leg radiating pain. Magnetic resonance images [MRI] revealed spherically shaped extradural cystic lesion at L2-L3 level. Computed tomography [CT] discography demonstrated obvious communication between the intervertebral disc and the cyst. The patient underwent posterior decompression and excision of cyst. The symptoms were remarkably improved immediately after surgery.

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