[Cystic lesion and compression of the posterior epidural space associated with bilateral lumbar spondylolysis. Presentation of a case. Correlation with observable arthrographic images in a case of spondylolysis]


Published online: Jun 27 1999

P Mailleux, J P Ghosez, R Menten, and A Bodart.

Service d'Imagerie Médicale, Clinique St Luc, Bouge.

Abstract

The authors report a compressive cystic lesion of the central lumbar retrodural space, which was related to a bilateral L5 spondylolysis. Correlation is made with the contralateral opacification of the facet joints sometimes observed during contrast injection of these joints. Pathways and possible causes are discussed.

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