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World J Orthop. Sep 18, 2017; 8(9): 697-704
Published online Sep 18, 2017. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v8.i9.697
Published online Sep 18, 2017. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v8.i9.697
Lumbar ganglion cyst: Nosology, surgical management and proposal of a new classification based on 34 personal cases and literature review
Maurizio Domenicucci, Daniele Marruzzo, Paolo Missori, Roberto Tarantino, Roberto Delfini, Department of Neurological and Psychiatric, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
Alessandro Ramieri, Orthopedic Division, Don Gnocchi Foundation, 20148 Milan, Italy
Massimo Miscusi, Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, 04100 Latina, Italy
Author contributions: All the authors contributed to this manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: This study was exempt from the Institutional Review Board standards.
Conflict-of-interest statement: None.
Data sharing statement: None.
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Correspondence to: Massimo Miscusi, MD, PhD, Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Corso della Repubblica 79, 04100 Latina, Italy. massimo.miscusi@uniroma1.it
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Received: January 23, 2017
Peer-review started: February 7, 2017
First decision: May 2, 2017
Revised: July 23, 2017
Accepted: August 2, 2017
Article in press: August 3, 2017
Published online: September 18, 2017
Processing time: 233 Days and 0.7 Hours
Peer-review started: February 7, 2017
First decision: May 2, 2017
Revised: July 23, 2017
Accepted: August 2, 2017
Article in press: August 3, 2017
Published online: September 18, 2017
Processing time: 233 Days and 0.7 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: This paper is an original study that analyzes for the first time the many words and acronyms used in literature to describe lumbar extradural cysts, suggesting the term “ganglion cyst” in clinical practice. It also propose a morphological classification of these cysts, which could be useful for clinicians and surgeons. Finally, a description of microsurgical approaches to resect the cyst and avoid spinal instability is reported: As a guide to a common therapeutical strategy, we report a flow-chart, evaluating clinical conditions, mechanical stability and the most suitable treatment.