Is fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous rupture of facet cyst an alternative to surgery? A case report Article

Full Text via DOI: 10.5606/tftrd.2018.2253 PMID: 31453534 Web of Science: 000452918400010
International Collaboration

Cited authors

  • Gunduz, Osman Hakan; Sencan, Savas; Atalay, Kardelen Gencer; Ercalik, Tulay; Tuna, Hale Arkan; Eissa, Hazem

Abstract

  • Lumbar intraspinal synovial cysts (LISCs) are rare cause of the lumbosacral radicular syndrome. Fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous cyst rupture (PCR) is an option in the treatment. This report introduces long-term symptom relief after fluoroscopy-guided PCR of LISC. A 73-year-old patient presented with low back pain radiating to right leg. L5 radiculopathy was suspected by physical examination; however, an intraspinal cystic mass was visualized through imaging studies. The patient reported immediate pain relief after fluoroscopy-guided PCR, which sustained for one year. In conclusion, fluoroscopy-guided PCR appears to be a safe and effective treatment option and should be considered before surgery in patients with LISCs.

Publication date

  • 2018

Category

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 2587-0823

Start page

  • 362

End page

  • 365

Volume

  • 64

Issue

  • 4