Which treatment method should be preferred for lumbar discal cysts? A case report and a review of the literature


Arslan E., Demirci I., ŞİMŞEK G., Kilinçaslan M. O., Güreşci S., Hacifazlioǧlu Ç.

Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska, cilt.48, sa.1, ss.71-75, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 48 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2014
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.pjnns.2013.04.003
  • Dergi Adı: Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.71-75
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Discal cyst, Microsurgery, Radiculopathy
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Discal cysts are extremely rare pathologies that occur most often in the lumbar region. The clinical symptoms of discal cysts are indistinguishable from those of a lumbar disc hernia-tion. The aetiology and pathogenesis of discal cysts remain unknown. The optimal treat-ment of discal cysts also remains controversial. Most cases of lumbar discal cysts are treated surgically, while some cases regress spontaneously. In this article, we report a case of a lumbar discal cyst treated surgically by microdiscectomy. We discuss the treatment options for discal cysts in the context of the literature. © 2014 Polish Neurological Society. Published by Elsevier Urban & Partner Sp. z o.o. All rights reserved.