title: Spontaneous resolution of discal cyst around L5 nerve root: case report and review of literature.
abstract: The treatment of discal cysts is controversial, with different surgical options described in the literature. We present an interesting case of spontaneous resolution of a symptomatic discal cyst. Based on our case report, we recommend non-operative management in the first instance and an up-to-date MRI scan before contemplating surgery.
authors.affiliation: Spinal Deformity Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, United Kingdom. orthoganesh@gmail.com
authors.forename: Ganesh
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Prasad
authors.forename: Syed M R
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Kabir
authors.forename: Asif
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Saifuddin
authors.forename: Adrian T H
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Casey
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007268:Injections, Epidural; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000175:diagnosis; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011843:Radiculopathy / Q000209:etiology; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*