A postoperative complication of lumbar discectomy: A discal/annular cyst

Background: A postoperative discal/annular cyst following lumbar discectomy may reproduce the symptoms/signs of a recurrent lumbar disc herniation (i.e., back pain and radiculopathy). Case Description: A 21-year-old rugby player developed leg pain after an uncomplicated lumbar microdiscectomy. The r...

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Published in:Surgical neurology international 2022-12, Vol.13, p.572, Article 572
Main Authors: Saleemi, M, Abrar, Sahibzada, Dherijha, Muhammad SA, George, K. Joshi
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Language:English
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Summary:Background: A postoperative discal/annular cyst following lumbar discectomy may reproduce the symptoms/signs of a recurrent lumbar disc herniation (i.e., back pain and radiculopathy). Case Description: A 21-year-old rugby player developed leg pain after an uncomplicated lumbar microdiscectomy. The repeat lumbar magnetic resonance imaging confirmed a postoperative lumbar annular/ discal cyst, for which he underwent repeat surgery. The diagnosis was further confirmed histopathologically at surgery. Conclusion: Although rare, postoperative discal/annular cysts may be potential causes of recurrent postoperative pain and lumbar radiculopathy mimicking recurrent disc herniations.
ISSN:2152-7806
2229-5097
2152-7806
DOI:10.25259/SNI_947_2022