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Cyst found at the l5 s1 what will the doctor do?

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See details: It depends if it is causing symptoms. A synovial cyst does not necessarily require treatment. If it does, a pain specialist can aspirate the cyst and inject it with cortisone under fluoroscopic guidance.

Answered 7/28/2018

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