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What is a synovial cyst?
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Fluid filled sac...: That can develop over any tendon or joint in the body. Usually, joint is damaged in some way, such as with osteoarthritis, where there is some destruction of the integrity of the joint space. Mostly, not painful or disabling, though may be unsightly. Exceptions would include one that is within the lower lumbar spine impinging on nerves; or knee 'baker's cyst' causing pain & swelling (r/o dvt).
Answered 11/27/2017
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How serious is taking out a synovial cyst that is close to the spine?
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I have had a synovial cyst sense i was 19 now i am 57 could it be caused from lifting heavy projectiles in the millitary?
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I have a nerve root within the lateral recess. They've mentioned a focal cyst; would that be the same as a synovial cyst?
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Can you tell me about nerve root within the lateral recess. there is a mention of a focal cyst, is it the same than a synovial cyst?
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