Lumbar Ligamentum Flavum Cyst: Case Report
Journal Title: Istanbul Medical Journal - Year 2019, Vol 20, Issue 6
Abstract
Ligamentum flavum cyst, a cystic lesion adjacent to the lumbar spine, is a rare cause of neurological symptoms and signs. It is usually seen in older ages. It is more common in the lower lumbar region than in the cervical region. Here, we aimed to discuss ligamentum flavum cysts in two cases. In a 54-year-old male, a lumbar magnetic resonance imaging showed a ligamentum flavum cyst located at the right posterolateral of the spinal canal at the L3-L4 level, and spinal canal stenosis at this level. After the surgical removal of the cyst, the patient’s symptoms entirely resolved. A 43-year-old female patient had a ligamentum flavum cyst on the left posterolateral of the spinal at L4-L5 level with thecal sac compression. Conservative treatment was planned, and the symptoms regressed during follow-up.
Authors and Affiliations
Veysel Kaplanoğlu, Hatice Kaplanoğlu, Özlem Güngör, Cansu Öztürk, Selma Uysal Ramadan
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP675992
- DOI 10.4274/imj.galenos.2019.95375
- Views 165
- Downloads 0
Predictors of Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer: A Comparative Study of PSA, PSA Density, and MRI Parameters
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to compare prostate-specific antigen (PSA), PSA density (PSAd), the prostate imaging-reporting and data system (PI-RADS) score, and lesion dimension (four parameters) in clinic...
Intraoperative Neurophysiology Practice in the Surgical Treatment of Posterior Fossa Lesions: Cerrahpaşa Experience
Introduction: Posterior fossa surgery involves a risk of injury on a variety of critical neurological structures. Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) has become a routine scrutiny with newly developed tests for sparing...
Abdominal Wall Endometriosis: Analysis of 66 Patients at a Tertiary Center
Introduction: The objective of this study was to review the patients’ characteristics and surgical findings of surgically excised abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) cases. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the medica...
Computed Tomographic Assessment of Osteotomy with Respect to Open Roof in Patients Undergoing Primary Septorhinoplasty with Bilateral Osteotomy
Introduction: The objective of rhinoplasty is to provide predictable changes in the nasal contours and improve nasal functions. Nasal osteotomy is a frequently used correction technique in rhinoplasty. However, the optim...
A Case of Choroid Plexus Papilloma with Rare Location Presenting with Impaired Consciousness
Intraventricular papillary neoplasms originating from the choroid plexus epithelium are called choroid plexus tumors (CPT). In pediatric patients. The most common findings in CPT are seizures, subarachnoid hemorrhage, fo...