Intraspinal synovial cyst simulating spinal stenosis. A case report.
Intraspinal synovial cysts are an unusual cause of lumbar nerve root compression. This case report describes one mimicking spinal stenosis. A differential diagnosis of other intraspinal cysts is discussed. When symptomatic, surgical excision of these cysts should provide good relief with minimal morbidity.
D000368:Aged; D003560:Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009192:Myelography; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013130:Spinal Stenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed