Asian Spine J.  2011 Sep;5(3):196-200. 10.4184/asj.2011.5.3.196.

Hemorrhagic Facet Cyst in the Lumbar Spine Causing Contralateral Leg Symptoms: A Case Report

• Utsunomiya R
• Sakai T
• Wada K
• Sairyo K
• Kosaka H
• Katoh S
• Yasui N

• KMID: 1444937
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4184/asj.2011.5.3.196

Abstract

Here we present a case of hemorrhagic lumbar facet cyst presenting with progressive radiculopathy only on the contralateral side. If a patient has previous back pain or neuropathy for several months and then suddenly deteriorates, hemorrhagic facet cyst of the lumbar spine should be part of the differential diagnosis. However, as in the present case, we should be aware that there is a possibility of a contralateral lesion.

Keyword

Hematoma; Facet cyst; Lumbar spine; Zygapophyseal joint

MeSH Terms

Back Pain
Diagnosis, Differential
Hematoma
Humans
Leg
Radiculopathy
Spine
Zygapophyseal Joint