Ganglion cyst in the ligamentum flavum of the cervicothoracic junction.
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.
Chan
L F
LF
Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan ROC.
Lui
C C
CC
Cheng
M H
MH
Lin
J W
JW
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D013581:Synovial Cyst / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*