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What Causes Small Cyst In Spine And Swelling Around It?

What may cause swelling in my spine, I had back surgery 7 years ago, spinal fusion. The pain has been unbearable and my Doctor (Spine Specialist) says it is probably bone spurs and he will need to go back in and redo. However during the MRI a small cyst was found on my spine and swellign around it. What is your opinion please?
Mon, 24 Feb 2014
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

It is unfortunate that your back pain has recurred about seven years after back surgery.

Cysts in the spinal cord can be due to many causes. The common causes include infection, such as neurocysticercosis, abscess, etc.

Cyst could also be due to past surgery, arachnoid cyst, etc.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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What Causes Small Cyst In Spine And Swelling Around It?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. It is unfortunate that your back pain has recurred about seven years after back surgery. Cysts in the spinal cord can be due to many causes. The common causes include infection, such as neurocysticercosis, abscess, etc. Cyst could also be due to past surgery, arachnoid cyst, etc. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/