Article: Studies from E.W. Nottmeier and colleagues provide new data on arachnoid cyst.

"Iatrogenic spinal arachnoid cysts are rare, but have been described as a complication of spinal injection and lumbar puncture procedures. The authors describe 2 cases of iatrogenic spinal arachnoid cyst formation that occurred after incidental durotomy during lumbar spine surgery," researchers in the United States report (see also Arachnoid Cyst).

"In both cases, postoperative MR imaging revealed compression of the cauda equina by an intradural arachnoid cyst. Intradural exploration and fenestration of the arachnoid cyst was accomplished in each case," wrote E.W. Nottmeier and colleagues.

The researchers concluded: "This entity should be considered in ...

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