Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society

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L2 Radicular Compression Caused by a Foraminal Extradural Gas Pseudocyst

  • Lee, Dong-Yeob (Department of Neurosurgery, Wooridul Spine Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Sang-Ho (Department of Neurosurgery, Wooridul Spine Hospital)
  • Received : 2009.06.09
  • Accepted : 2010.01.12
  • Published : 2010.03.28
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Abstract

Gas pseudocysts are a rare cause of lumbar radiculopathy and most symptomatic gas pseudocysts are found within the confines of the spinal canal. A gas pseudocyst in the foramen causing lumbar radiculopathy is very rare. We present a case of a 67-year-old woman suffering from severe pain in the right leg. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a gas pseudocyst compressing the L2 root at the right L2-3 foramen. The patient underwent cyst excision using the lateral transmuscular approach and her leg pain was improved after the operation.

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