Neglected Tarlov cysts: a case of a Tarlov cyst with spermatorrhea

European Journal of Medical Research

Pan Sun¹  Xuan Wan²  Wangbing Xu²  Yong Li²  Yongxiang Ye²  Faming Zhong² 

[1] Academy of Integrative Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 350122, Fuzhou, Fujian, People’s Republic of China;Spinal Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 445, Bayi Avenue, Donghu, 330004, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People’s Republic of China;

关键词: Tarlov cyst;    Spermatorrhea;    Low back pain;    Misdiagnosis;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s40001-021-00514-w

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundTarlov cysts are a commonly misdiagnosed condition, which can present with many rare symptoms. We report a case of a Tarlov cyst with spermatorrhea and review the pertinent literature.Case presentationA 42-year-old male patient had a history of spermatorrhea for > 10 years, but was incorrectly diagnosed as the patient and the doctors consistently mistook the symptoms for a genitourinary disease. Magnetic resonance imaging showed that two cysts in the sacral canal. The diagnosis was Tarlov cyst. We performed surgery to remove the cyst and the symptoms of spermatorrhea disappeared after the operation.ConclusionsThis case demonstrates that orthopedics and urologists should improve their understanding of Tarlov cysts to avoid misdiagnosis and mistreatment.

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