Synovial cyst of the thoracic spine: case report

Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2007 Sep;65(3B):838-40. doi: 10.1590/s0004-282x2007000500021.

Abstract

Spinal cord compressing syndrome due to synovial cyst (SC) of the thoracic spine is a rare clinic condition. We report a case of SC located in the thoracic spine causing spastic paraparesis in a 14 year-old female patient. The SC was removed thoroughly by laminectomy. The patient had an excellent recovery. The etiological and therapeutic aspects are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laminectomy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Spinal Cord Compression / diagnosis
  • Spinal Cord Compression / etiology*
  • Spinal Cord Compression / surgery
  • Synovial Cyst / complications*
  • Synovial Cyst / diagnosis
  • Synovial Cyst / surgery
  • Thoracic Vertebrae / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome