Uncommon cause of radiculopathy: A case of symptomatic Tarlov cyst in an elderly female and literature review
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Summary
63 year old with 1.2 cm Tarlov Cyst causing worsening lower back and left buttock pain radiating down her left leg, along with sharp shooting discomfort, toe numbness and tingling, and a slightly reduced left ankle jerk reflex, all of which were exacerbated by walking, standing, coughing, or climbing stairs. Tarlov cysts are uncommon and underdiagnosed, with notable complexities in diagnosis and management.