Korean J Spine.  2015 Sep;12(3):193-195. 10.14245/kjs.2015.12.3.193.

Rare Thoracolumbar Facet Synovial Cyst Presenting as Paraparesis

• Dahuja A
• Dahuja G
• Kaur R

• KMID: 2288349
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14245/kjs.2015.12.3.193

Abstract

Spinal cord compressing syndrome due to synovial cyst (SC) of the thoracolumbar spine is a rare clinical condition. In this report we aim to heighten awareness of the thoracolumbar facet synovial cyst as a possible cause of thoracic myelopathy. The SC was removed thoroughly by laminectomy. The patient had an excellent recovery. The etiological and therapeutic aspects are discussed.

Keyword

Laminectomy; Myelopathy; Synovial cyst

MeSH Terms

Humans
Laminectomy
Paraparesis*
Spinal Cord
Spinal Cord Diseases
Spine
Synovial Cyst*