Spinal arachnoid cysts Flashcards
(6 cards)
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Spinal arachnoid cysts ( neuroentric cyst ) MCC in
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Dorsal thoracic with ventral cyst
Extrdural
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Other name Spinal arachnoid cysts
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neurenteric cyst or arachnoid diverticula
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Spinal arachnoid cysts
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Associated with kyphoscoliosis in juveniles o
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Causes
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Congenital
Infection
Truma
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Indication for surgery
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Myelopathy
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Surgical options
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Precutanous cyst aspiration or fensentration
Open resection , fensentration , shunting
