Spinal extradural arachnoid cysts

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Extradural arachnoid cysts (EACs) are rare causes of spinal cord compression and cauda equina. These benign lesions appear in the literature mainly as single case reports. In this article, we present the largest series found in literature, with four new cases of spinal extradural arachnoid cysts. The characteristic imaging features, details of surgical steps and strategies to prevent postoperative kyphosis in this cystic pathology will be discussed.

Keywords

• Quistes aracnoideos
• Imagen por resonancia magnética
• Laminectomía
• Cifosis
• Médula espinal