title: Sacral nerve root cysts: A review on pathophysiology.
abstract: Nerve root cysts of the sacral region are generally asymptomatic but are known to cause neurogenic claudication. In this paper we present an elderly lady who presented with claudication, whose MR imaging showed a sacral cyst. She underwent lumbo-sacral laminectomy, partial excision of the cyst wall with plication. A review of the possible pathophysiology of such a lesion is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurological Sciences, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: ArunKumar
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Selvapandian
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Chandy
mesh_terms: D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008161:Lumbosacral Region; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D013126:Spinal Nerve Roots / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*