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http://dx.doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2010.47.3.232

L2 Radicular Compression Caused by a Foraminal Extradural Gas Pseudocyst  

Lee, Dong-Yeob (Department of Neurosurgery, Wooridul Spine Hospital)
Lee, Sang-Ho (Department of Neurosurgery, Wooridul Spine Hospital)
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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society / v.47, no.3, 2010 , pp. 232-234 More about this Journal
Abstract
Gas pseudocysts are a rare cause of lumbar radiculopathy and most symptomatic gas pseudocysts are found within the confines of the spinal canal. A gas pseudocyst in the foramen causing lumbar radiculopathy is very rare. We present a case of a 67-year-old woman suffering from severe pain in the right leg. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a gas pseudocyst compressing the L2 root at the right L2-3 foramen. The patient underwent cyst excision using the lateral transmuscular approach and her leg pain was improved after the operation.
Keywords
Gas pseudocyst; Radiculopathy; Lumbar vertebra;
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