Lumbar Radiculopathy Caused by an Undetected Facet Joint Cyst: A Case Report on Diagnostic Challenges and Endoscopic Treatment.
This case highlights the importance of considering facet joint cysts in the differential diagnosis of lumbosciatalgia, especially when imaging is inconclusive. Minimally invasive endoscopic surgery enables both definitive diagnosis and treatment, offering minimal tissue disruption, rapid recovery, and sustained symptom resolution. Early suspicion, personalized surgical planning, and structured follow-up are key to optimizing outcomes and monitoring for recurrence.
Authors
- MARCUS VINICIUS BRITO MARQUES (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0615-4188)
- Verena Pires (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3538-7757)
- Eduardo Silva Reis Barreto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4688-8857)
- P Barreto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6844-3524)
- André Morales Pacca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5298-0836)
- Gildásio de C Daltro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6844-3524)
Institutions
- Complexo Hospitalar Universitário Professor Edgard Santos (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PubMed
- Published
- 2025-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/bsd.0000000000001998
- Primary Topic
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00