Question 1

what does a cyst by my spine mean?

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Facet cyst: Cysts usually are related to the facet joint and may cause pressure on a nerve. If they do not pressure the nerve then they can be ignored.

Question 2

how dangerous is a cyst next to the spine?

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Depends: If it's a cyst in the skin then there is no danger. If it is a cyst coming from the lining of the spinal cord then it could cause problems. Cysts are benign and can remain stable your whole life and never grow. Only if it were to get bigger and push on the spinal cord itself would it become a problem

Question 3

cyst near spine, could it have ruptured?

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Possibly: Cysts can, indeed, rupture or resolve spontaneously.  So if you have had symptoms which are now gone, that may be what happened.

Question 4

why would a radiologist not report a cyst on the spine on the report?

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May not be important: Sacral tarlov cysts are common conditions that need no treatment.

Question 5

what causes a tarlov cyst on the spine?

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

Question 6

what can be done for a fetus with cyst on spine?

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Cyst or defect?: The differential diagnosis for fetal spinal cyst: spina bifia/myelomeningocele (fetal intervention available since moms trial), spinal cord cyst (rare - postnatal excision), sacrococcygeal teratoma (fetal and/or neonatal surgery required), cystic hygroma (marker of chromosomal anomalies that cannot be treated). Seek expert care - e.g. : http://women.Texaschildrens.Org/fetalcenter/.

Question 7

what is a synovial cyst in your spine ?

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Fluid sac : This is a fluid filled sac that arises from degeneration of the facet joints. When present they usually occur in the lumbar spine, mainly l4-5 & l5-s1. Symptoms result from formation of spinal stenosis with resulting irritation of the affected nerve root.  Since cysts are a result of degenerative changes, they usually are not present until after the age of 40.

Question 8

what to do if i have a neurenteric cyst on my spine what is that?

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See a Neurosurgeon: A spinal neurenteric cyst is a congenital mass and usually sits just in front of the spinal cord often at the level of the mid back, but they can be anywhere. 
They should be surgically removed but are not cancerous.

Question 9

i need information on perineural cysts. i have them all up n down my spine?

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See this NIH webpage: Tarlov cysts are sacs filled with fluid that most often affect nerve roots in the sacrum, the bones at the base of the spine. These cysts (also known as meningeal or perineural cysts) can compress nerve roots, causing lower back pain, sciatica (pain in the lower back, buttocks, and down a leg), urine incontinence, headaches, etc...  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/tarlov_cysts/tarlov_c

Question 10

whats a cysts on your thoracic spine?

Accepted Answer

More info, please: I am not sure if you are talking about a skin cyst or a cyst on a vertebra or where...? I'd appreciate more detail about this matter!

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