Synovial cysts of the lumbar spine: a review.
Four cases of synovial cyst (ganglion) arising from the facet joints of the lumbar spine are reported. A typical presenting feature was exacerbation of pain on standing or walking, mimicking vascular claudication. MRI proved in all four cases to be the definitive investigation and surgery the treatment of choice, producing excellent results.
Radatz
M
M
Department of Neurological Surgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK.
Jakubowski
J
J
Cooper
J
J
Powell
T
T
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013581:Synovial Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*