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What Does A Cyst At L4 And L5 Indicate?
I was just told I have a large budging disk in between my L4 and L5 but what concerns me the most is that they said i also have a large cyst on the bulging disk that is pushing against the nerves which is causing me my pain. What does this mean. Is it certain surgery?
Fri, 2 Nov 2018
Hello,
It might be a benign tumour (non-cancerous) arising from the nerves. Strict follow up is required to monitor any recent increase in size.
In case of symptoms like pain or weakness of legs, surgical procedure and may be required. Consult a neurosurgeon for expert opinion.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It might be a benign tumour (non-cancerous) arising from the nerves. Strict follow up is required to monitor any recent increase in size.
In case of symptoms like pain or weakness of legs, surgical procedure and may be required. Consult a neurosurgeon for expert opinion.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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