Abstract
Synovial cysts of the ligamentum flavum, measuring 1 cm in diameter, caused compression of the lumbar nerve roots in four patients. The authors discuss the association of these cysts with advanced focal spondylosis, and speculate on their etiology.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Ligaments, Articular* / pathology
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Lumbosacral Region
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Nerve Compression Syndromes / etiology*
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Nerve Compression Syndromes / pathology
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Spinal Nerve Roots* / pathology
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Spinal Osteophytosis / complications
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Spinal Osteophytosis / pathology
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Synovial Cyst / complications*
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Synovial Cyst / pathology