tarlov cysts/abdominal pain

BACKGROUND Perineural cysts are commonly found in the sacral region and are incidently discovered on imaging studies performed for the evaluation of low back and/or leg pain. OBJECTIVE To report on a patient presenting with abdominal pain secondary to a large sacral perineural cyst. METHODS Case

A presacral Tarlov cyst is an unusual cause of abdominal pain. The unusual location of a presacral Tarlov cyst can lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment. To guide appropriate diagnosis and treatment, we reviewed causes, clinical presentations, radiologic features, and management options