ReviewNeuroradiology2024
Management of Tarlov cysts: an uncommon but potentially serious spinal column disease-review of the literature and experience with over 1000 referrals.
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21 citing papers in PubMed, 24 citations in OpenAlex.
- Pudendal neuralgia caused by a sacral perineural Tarlov cyst: illustrative case.Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons · 2026Article
- Orthostatic headache and aseptic cerebrospinal fluid pleocytosis from an intrasacral meningocele.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Article
- Percutaneous uniaxial endoscopic fenestration for removal of symptomatic cervical Tarlov cyst.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Tarlov Cyst with Pelvic Extension Mimicking an Adnexal Mass: A Case Report.Clinical case reports · 2026Article
- Tarlov cysts and sexual dysfunction: A multidisciplinary approach to evaluation and surgical treatment.North American Spine Society journal · 2026Article
- MRI in Chronic Pudendal Neuralgia: Diagnostic Criteria and Associated Pathologies.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Migrated Sacral Facet Joint Cyst Mimicking a Tarlov Cyst: A Case Report.Case reports in neurological medicine · 2026Article
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- Sacral Tarlov cysts and spontaneous persistent genital arousal: 2 unrecognized and underappreciated health conditions with an uncertain relationship.AJOG global reports · 2025Review
- Giant Tarlov cyst during pregnancy: case report and literature reviewRevista colombiana de obstetricia y ginecologia · 2025Review
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- Analysis of predictive factors for the efficacy of reinforced radiculoplasty in symptomatic sacral Tarlov cysts.Neurosurgical review · 2025Article
- Prolonged arm block from inadvertent subdural cannulation during a thoracic epidural insertion.Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie · 2025Article
- Successful Surgical Ligation of a Giant Tarlov Cyst at the Cyst Neck Including the Nerve Root: A Case Report.Cureus · 2025Article
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Symptomatic Multiple Sacral Perineural Cysts-Technical Note.Spine surgery and related research · 2025Article
- High Prevalence of Small-Fiber Neuropathy in Patients with Tarlov Cysts: Toward a More Comprehensive Clinical Understanding.Journal of pain research · 2025Article
- A Rare Cause of Urinary Incontinence in a Child: A Case of Tarlov Cyst and a Review of Literature.Cureus · 2024Article
- Successful Conservative Management of a Patient With Symptomatic Cervical Perineural Cysts: A Case Report.Cureus · 2024Article
- Tarlov Cysts and Premature Ejaculation.Archives of sexual behavior · 2024Article
- Symptomatic lumbar Tarlov cyst resolution after computed tomography-guided percutaneous trans-sacral fibrin glue intracystic injection: A case report and literature review.Surgical neurology international · 2024Article
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Abstract
Tarlov cysts were thought to be anatomic variants of uncertain etiology and clinical significance when initially described over 80 years ago. They are often detected in routine lumbosacral imaging and generally not reported in a differential diagnosis. There is increasing evidence that at least some Tarlov cysts are symptomatic and can have a significant adverse impact on patients' health and well-being. Women are disproportionately affected with this condition, often presenting with long-standing pain and neurological dysfunctions. Significant gender bias has been a concern in the management of these patients. Unfortunately, there is no consensus on patient selection or management approaches for symptomatic Tarlov cysts. This review article updates information on the prevalence, diagnosis, clinical significance, and treatments of these cysts. Based on these findings and experience with over 1000 patient referrals, a treatment decision algorithm for symptomatic Tarlov cysts was constructed to provide guidance for appropriate management of patients with these complex cysts.
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