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What Causes Tarlov Cyst In Back?

i have a tarlov cyst in my back measuring 9.2mm can u explain to me what this is and can it be aspirated or removed without causing other problems. If the cyst is removed can it come back again like a gangleon cyst does.. is the cyst a tumor that can be non-cancerous or cancerous?
Thu, 2 Jul 2015
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, once the cyst removed then it may not come back again now for the nature of cyst this need to be examine hystopathologically for benign and malignancy, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.
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What Causes Tarlov Cyst In Back?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, once the cyst removed then it may not come back again now for the nature of cyst this need to be examine hystopathologically for benign and malignancy, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.