Ligamentum flavum cyst

Case contributed by Utkarsh Kabra
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Backache radiating to both lower limbs.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Unknown
mri

Amongst other degenerative spondylotic changes, there is a small cyst at the anterior aspect of ligamentum flavum on the right side at the L4-5 level.

Moderate spinal canal stenosis at the L3-4 and L4-5 levels.

Case Discussion

Findings are consistent with a ligamentum flavum cyst which adds to the spinal canal stenosis at L4-5 level.

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