Multiple Bilateral Thoracic Perineural Cysts: A Case Report
Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
; : 24-28, 2011.
Article
in En
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-211197
Responsible library:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
STUDY DESIGN:
Case reportOBJECTIVES:
We report a case of relatively rare multiple bilateral perineural cysts. SUMMARY OF LITERATURE REVIEW Tarlov cysts, also known as perineural cysts are most often found in the sacral region, but there are a few cases reported in the thoracic region. In particular, there are very few cases of multiple bilateral thoracic perineural cysts. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A woman aged 65 years with perineural cysts in the bilateral T10-T11 and T11-12 neural foramens, underwent a T10-11-12 decompressive laminectomy and resection of the cyst.RESULTS:
Satisfactory results were obtained for the patient after surgery.CONCLUSIONS:
For more detailed and definitive treatment of thoracic perineural cysts, additional cases are required.Key words
Full text:
1
Index:
WPRIM
Main subject:
Sacrococcygeal Region
/
Tarlov Cysts
/
Laminectomy
Limits:
Aged
/
Female
/
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
Year:
2011
Type:
Article