Synovial juxtafacet cyst of the spine presenting as radiculopathy

• Main Authors: Mohd Nasir, Mohd Nizlan, K., Selvakumar, Looi, L. M., R., Kunasegaran
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia 2005
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/41152/1/Synovial%20juxtafacet%20cyst%20of%20the%20spine%20presenting%20as%20radiculopathy.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/41152/; http://www.medic.upm.edu.my/dokumen/FKUSK1_MJMHS_2005V01N2_CS01.pdf

Juxtafacet cyst of the spine is a rare occurrence. Reports have described them as synovial cysts; ganglion cyst; extradural cysts as well as degenerative cysts of the spine. Patients may present with radicular pain, motor deficits, sensory disturbances, cauda equine syndrome and even myelopathy. Lum...