Abstract
An unusual case of a chronic posttraumatic lumbar intradural arachnoid cyst causing compression of the cauda equina is reported. The etiological, pathological, and clinical features are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the importance of a correct interpretation of radiological findings.
MeSH terms
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Arachnoid*
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Cauda Equina* / diagnostic imaging
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Cysts / complications*
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Cysts / diagnostic imaging
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Cysts / pathology
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Myelography
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Nerve Compression Syndromes / diagnostic imaging
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Nerve Compression Syndromes / etiology*
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Spinal Cord Diseases / complications*
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Spinal Cord Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Spinal Cord Diseases / pathology
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed