Question 1

please let me know if there is a cure for a tarlov cyst without surgery ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most do not need surgery.  It is the very rare Tarlov cyst that requires surgical intervention.  Most are asymptomatic and even symptomatic cysts are rarely helped by surgery.

Question 2

how big is a 9mm tarlov cyst?

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3/8": 9 mm is a little less than 3/8 of an inch.

Question 3

what causes a tarlov cyst on the spine?

Accepted Answer

Do not know: See this site for info on this topic.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tarlov-cysts/an01603.

Question 4

what is a presacral tarlov cyst? what does presacral mean?

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Tarlov cysts: Tarlov cysts are benign outpouchings of the meninges which may or may not contain nerve roots. These are usually asymptomatic (incidental finding on MRI scans of the lumbar spine) and occur in the presacral space which is behind the rectum and in front of the sacrum and tail bone (coccyx). The Tarlov cysts are not the cause of the low back pain.

Question 5

can a tarlov cyst cause siatica and bowl and bladder issues?

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Tarlov Cyst: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/tarlov_cyst
group 1 - pain on tailbones that radiates to the legs with potential weakness;
 group 2 - pain on bones, legs, groin area, sexual dysfunctions, and dysfunctional bladder;
 group 3 - pain that radiate from the cyst site across hips to the lower abdomen;
 group 4 - no pain, just sexual dysfunction and dysfunctional bladder.

Question 6

what can you tell me about tarlov cyst?

Accepted Answer

Tarlov Cyst: This is a pouch of spinal fluid and nerve formed outside of the spinal canal, but may erode into the bone near the spinal canal. These are usually asymptomatic unless large >1.5cm. Treatment is after a diagnosis of exclusion—if all else fails, nothing else evident, and >1.5 cm, then surgery may be successful. Again, usually not symptomatic. This is a blemish on the nerves like a mole on the skin.

Question 7

do tarlov cyst symptoms always get worse?

Accepted Answer

No: Tarlov cysts are usually asymptomatic. This means they do not typically cause symptpms/problems. They are often just benign occasional findings on mri's.

Question 8

i have a tarlov cyst it is bigger than 6cm so much pain who can i see ?

Accepted Answer

Neurosurgeon: You will have to research this a bit, as many neurosurgeons do not operate on this disorder. There is mixed opinion as to the efficacy of surgery.

Question 9

can tarlov cyst cause severe pain, and permanent nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The majority of tarlov cysts are found incidentally when looking for other things--ie, they are asymptomatic. That being said, tarlov cysts can compress the nerves adjacent to them causing sometimes significant dysfunction.

Question 10

are there any new treatments for tarlov cysts in the sacral area?  if so what are they?  i have tarlov cyst that is 3 cm.  very painful for 3 weeks.

Accepted Answer

See below: Tarlov cysts are extremely common, and almost always are completely asymptomatic and painless. You need to rule out other causes of back pain before even blaming the cyst.

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