{"id":"4582ea62-5be4-47b0-8c13-7d27e6ee1051","slug":"a-postoperative-complication-of-lumbar-discectomy-a-discal-annular-cyst","title":"A postoperative complication of lumbar discectomy: A discal/annular cyst","authors":["M Saleemi","Sahibzada Abrar","Muhammad SA Dherijha","K. Joshi George"],"abstract":"Background: A postoperative discal/annular cyst following lumbar discectomy may reproduce the symptoms/signs of a recurrent lumbar disc herniation (i.e., back pain and radiculopathy). Case Description: A 21-year-old rugby player developed leg pain after an uncomplicated lumbar microdiscectomy. The repeat lumbar magnetic resonance imaging confirmed a postoperative lumbar annular/ discal cyst, for which he underwent repeat surgery. The diagnosis was further confirmed histopathologically at surgery. Conclusion: Although rare, postoperative discal/annular cysts may be potential causes of recurrent postoperative pain and lumbar radiculopathy mimicking recurrent disc herniations.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4582ea62-5be4-47b0-8c13-7d27e6ee1051/featured/hero-1781560659218.png","publishDate":"2022-12-09T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_947_2022","categories":["Spine","Case Report"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/api/articles/4582ea62-5be4-47b0-8c13-7d27e6ee1051/pdf"}