Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society

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Gas-Filled Intradural Cyst within the Cauda Equine

  • Cho, Hyung-Lea (Department of Neurosurgery, Wooridul Spine Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Sang-Ho (Department of Neurosurgery, Wooridul Spine Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Jin-Sung (Department of Neurosurgery, Wooridul Spine Hospital)
  • Received : 2010.06.17
  • Accepted : 2011.02.06
  • Published : 2011.03.28
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Abstract

A case of radicular pain that resulted from a gas-filled intradural cyst in an 80-year-old male is described. Temporary improvement of radicular pain was observed after CT-guided aspiration. However, recurrent radicular pain led to surgical treatment. In this report, the authors document the radiologic and intraoperative features of a gas-filled intradural cyst that migrated into the nerve root, and propose an optimal treatment plan based on a review of the literature.

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