title: Ganglion cyst in the ligamentum flavum of the cervicothoracic junction.
abstract: A case of thoracic myelopathy secondary to a ganglion cyst originating from the ligamentum flavum at the C7 T1 level is reported. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated an extradural oval mass at the C7/T1 level with thecal sac and cord compression. Surgical decompression and excision of the ganglion cyst resulted in a good neurologic recovery. Intraspinal ganglion cysts are rare entities. We review the literature and discuss the pathologic findings, pathogenesis and radiologic presentation of ganglion cysts.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan ROC.
authors.forename: L F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Chan
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Lui
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Cheng
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Lin
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D013581:Synovial Cyst / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*