Spinal arachnoid cyst causing cord compression

Case contributed by Amro Omar
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Progressive lower limbs weakness

Patient Data

Gender: Male

Cystic non-enhancing intradural extramedullary lesion compressing the dorsal spinal cord. Slight dilatation of pial vessels is likely secondary to congestion rather than a vascular malformation. 

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