Atypical cause of radiculopathy - Intradural spinal arachnoid cyst

Acta Clin Belg. 2016 Aug;71(4):267-8. doi: 10.1080/17843286.2016.1139288. Epub 2016 Apr 22.

Abstract

Intradural spinal arachnoid cysts are a relatively uncommon lesion that may be either intra, or extradural, and intradural spinal arachnoid cysts are even less common. Arachnoid cysts are cerebrospinal fluid collections in the spine that can present with neurological symptoms. The objective of this paper is to describe a rare case of radicular pain due to a spinal arachnoid cyst.

Keywords: Intradural; Lumbosacral; Radicular pain; Spinal arachnoid cyst.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arachnoid Cysts*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lumbosacral Region / diagnostic imaging
  • Lumbosacral Region / physiopathology
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiculopathy / etiology*
  • Spinal Cord Diseases*

Supplementary concepts

  • Spinal intradural arachnoid cysts