What is it about?
Tarlov cysts (TCs) are dilations of nerve roots arising from pathologically increased hydrostatic pressure (HP) in the spinal canal. There is much controversy regarding whether these cysts are a rare source of pain or often produce symptoms. The aim of this review was to identify the reasons that symptomatic TCs (STCs) are easily overlooked.
Featured Image
Why is it important?
It is estimated that 1% of the population is suffering from this undignosed condition
Read the Original
This page is a summary of: Symptomatic Tarlov cysts are often overlooked: ten reasons why—a narrative review, European Spine Journal, May 2019, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1007/s00586-019-05996-1.
You can read the full text:
Contributors
The following have contributed to this page
