Multiple extradural arachnoid cysts at the spinal cord and cauda equina levels in the young.

STUDY

DESIGN

A case report of multiple extradural arachnoid cysts at the spinal cord and cauda equina levels in the young.

OBJECTIVE

To report an exceedingly rare case of multiple extradural arachnoid cysts at the spinal cord and cauda equina levels in the young.

SETTING

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokai, Japan.

CASE REPORT: An 11-year-old boy was diagnosed with multiple extradural arachnoid cysts at the spinal cord and cauda equina levels extending from the T5 to L5 vertebrae and surgery was performed. At 2 years after surgery, no recurrence was observed and muscle weakness of the lower extremities and sensory disturbance improved.

CONCLUSION

Excision of only the arachnoid cysts at the spinal cord level led to a favorable outcome.