title: Intraspinal cysts: a classification and literature review.
abstract: Advances in radiologic technology have allowed the identification of a variety of cystic lesions of spinal nerve roots. Failure to appreciate the different characteristics of these cysts has led to a confusion in terminology, with different terms often being used to describe the same lesion. In an attempt at clarification, the literature is reviewed and a simplified classification of spinal cysts presented. The distinguishing features of each type of cyst, its investigation, and appropriate treatment are discussed.
mesh_terms: D003560:Cysts / Q000145:classification* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009192:Myelography; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000145:classification* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D013126:Spinal Nerve Roots / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009626:Terminology as Topic