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Could an arachnoid cyst 18mm in my sacrum be a potential cause of my neuropathic pelvic pain? i also have l1 s1 narrowing of my spine. thank you!

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Unlikely: Sacral root sleeve (tarlov) cysts are commonly seen on MRI and rarely cause symptoms.

Answered 6/10/2014

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