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12 cm synovial (ganglion) cyst at l3/4 compressing c4 nerve root. awful pain from my head down through my right leg. ct and mri. surgery?
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Confused. cyst is at L3/4 and compressing C4 nerve roots?. Pl clarify and ask again. Or see a neurosurgeon.
Answered 9/12/2022
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