Abstract
Tarlov or perineural cysts are cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-filled sacs found between the perineurium and epineurium of the nerve roots. It is still unsure whether the origin of these cysts is intradural or extradural. They can either be asymptomatic or create a variety of negative impacts on comfort and quality of life. In this case report, we describe the presentation of multiple Tarlov cysts including one large cyst discovered during a routine cadaveric spinal dissection and the relevant and related literature. To our knowledge, this is the only cadaveric case report of Tarlov cysts and offers an interesting window into their anatomy.
Highlights
Perineural cysts, commonly referred to as Tarlov cysts, are cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-filled sacs in between the perineurium and epineurium of the nerve roots [1,2]
Tarlov or perineural cysts are cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-filled sacs found between the perineurium and epineurium of the nerve roots
We describe the presentation of multiple Tarlov cysts including one large cyst discovered during a routine cadaveric spinal dissection and the relevant and related literature
Summary
Perineural cysts, commonly referred to as Tarlov cysts, are cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-filled sacs in between the perineurium and epineurium of the nerve roots [1,2]. They are most common in the sacrum and generally occur at or near the junction of the posterior root and dorsal root ganglion and are bordered by reticular or nerve fibers [2,3]. This revealed multiple large intrasacral nerve cysts. The posterior elements of the sacrum were removed to expose the intrasacral course of the sacral nerves (Figure 2). The present study did not require approval by an ethics committee at our institution, and the work was performed in accordance with the requirements of the Declaration of Helsinki (64th WMA General Assembly, Fortaleza, Brazil, October 2013)
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
