Affiliations 

  • 1 Orthopaedic Surgery, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Selangor, MYS
  • 2 Orthopaedic Surgery, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, MYS
  • 3 Pathology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, MYS
Cureus, 2022 Dec;14(12):e32517.
PMID: 36654588 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.32517

Abstract

Discal cysts are a rare diagnosis involving the formation of an intraspinal extradural cyst. They are a diagnostic challenge as it is difficult to differentiate discal cysts from other causes of back pain, neurological deficit, and radiculopathy. Due to its rarity, there is a lack of research-based evidence on the optimal management of the discal cyst. This case report aims to increase awareness of this diagnosis and to highlight a possible treatment option for this condition.

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