J Korean Radiol Soc.  2001 Mar;44(3):305-308. 10.3348/jkrs.2001.44.3.305.

Ganglion Cyst in the Lumbar Anterior Epidural Space: A Case Report

• Jin SC
• Park DW
• Lee SR
• Joo KB

• KMID: 2200419
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2001.44.3.305

Abstract

A ganglion cyst is a tumor-like lesion that contains mucous or myxoid material in the fibrous capsule. We report a case of ganglion cyst located in the lumbar anterior epidural space and causing lumbar radiculopathy. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed the cyst as a cystic lesion with wall en-hancement. Myelography showed that it was not filled with contrast medium and not connected with the dura, nerve root, or facet joint.

Keyword

Spinal cord, cysts; Spinal canal; Ganglion

MeSH Terms

Epidural Space*
Ganglion Cysts*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Myelography
Radiculopathy
Spinal Canal
Zygapophyseal Joint