The treatment of discal cysts is controversial, with different surgical options described in the literature. We present an interesting case of spontaneous resolution of a symptomatic discal cyst. Based on our case report, we recommend non-operative management in the first instance and an up-to-date MRI scan before contemplating surgery
Keywords : Adult,complications,Cysts,diagnosis,Diagnosis,Differential,etiology,Female,Humans,Injections,Epidural,Intervertebral Disc Displacement,Low Back Pain,Lumbar Vertebrae,Magnetic Resonance Imaging,pathology,Radiculopathy,Remission,Spontaneous,Spinal Diseases,surgery,United Kingdom,, Resolution,Discal,Cyst,Around, pain in diaphragm when breathing
Date of Publication : 2011 Dec
Authors : Prasad G;Kabir SM;Saifuddin A;Casey AT;
Organisation : Spinal Deformity Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, United Kingdom. orthoganesh@gmail.com
Journal of Publication : Br J Neurosurg
Pubmed Link : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21501056
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