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ArticleEuropean journal of medical research2021

Neglected Tarlov cysts: a case of a Tarlov cyst with spermatorrhea.

Pan Sun, Wangbing Xu, Yongxiang Ye, Faming Zhong, Xuan Wan, Yong Li

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Article in European journal of medical research, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. Tarlov Cysts and Premature Ejaculation.Archives of sexual behavior · 2024
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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Pan SunAcademy of Integrative Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350122, Fujian, People's Republic of China.
Wangbing XuSpinal Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 445, Bayi Avenue, Donghu, Nanchang, 330004, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
Yongxiang YeSpinal Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 445, Bayi Avenue, Donghu, Nanchang, 330004, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
Faming ZhongSpinal Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 445, Bayi Avenue, Donghu, Nanchang, 330004, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
Xuan WanSpinal Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 445, Bayi Avenue, Donghu, Nanchang, 330004, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
Yong LiSpinal Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 445, Bayi Avenue, Donghu, Nanchang, 330004, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China. jxleo@163.com.
Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine · CNFujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine · CNJiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTarlov cysts are a commonly misdiagnosed condition, which can present with many rare symptoms. We report a case of a Tarlov cyst with spermatorrhea and review the pertinent literature. CASE PRESENTATION: A 42-year-old male patient had a history of spermatorrhea for > 10 years, but was incorrectly diagnosed as the patient and the doctors consistently mistook the symptoms for a genitourinary disease. Magnetic resonance imaging showed that two cysts in the sacral canal. The diagnosis was Tarlov cyst. We performed surgery to remove the cyst and the symptoms of spermatorrhea disappeared after the operation.

conclusionsThis case demonstrates that orthopedics and urologists should improve their understanding of Tarlov cysts to avoid misdiagnosis and mistreatment.

Indexed as

AdultDiagnostic ErrorsGenital Diseases, MaleHumansMaleTarlov CystsLow back painMisdiagnosisSpermatorrheaTarlov cyst

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PMID33964972
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