A member asked:

2 tarlov cysts 2 cm each. doc said can use epiduroscopy to inject naropin (ropivacaine) n shincort to shrink the cysts. how much of cysts can be shrunk this way ?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Bigger question : The bigger question is this: are they causing you any problems. The majority of tarlov cysts are asymptomatic and do not need any treatment at all. 2cm is less than an inch in size and would be pretty unlikely to be causing any problems or symptoms.

Answered 11/28/2017

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