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Tarlov Cyst on the spine: Any advice?

Spine Health | Last Active: Oct 21 8:17am | Replies (173)
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@cpidgeon59

Hello. Was just made aware that I have Tarlov cysts in my thoracic spine. T6 to T12. Largest on is 20mm. Anyone have these in this area of spine? Thank you.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Feb 17, 2022

Hi @cpidgeon59, welcome. I moved your question about Tarlov cysts to this existing discussion posted by @vadaanglin
- Tarlov Cyst on the spine: Any advice? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/tarlov-cyst/

I did this so you can connect with fellow members like @bogobarb @qball2019 @klnd53 @bluej @mfratt @rkbunn @peacenlove who also have experience with Tarlov cysts. You may also be interested in these related discussions:
- Recovery after surgery for Tarlov cyst: What to expect?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/recovery-after-surgery-for-tarlov-cyst-what-to-expect/
- Perineural or Tarlov cysts: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/perineural-or-tarlov-cysts/

Have the cysts been causing you pain? What treatment options have been suggested for you?

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violetc | @violetc | Jun 17, 2022

Hi @cpidgeon59 . I just had an MRI for a possible CSF leak. They found at least four thoracic Tarlov cysts (right T7-T8, left T9-T10, and bilateral T10-T11). They also found fluid that they believe is from a CSF leak. It is visible down through T9 and again at T11-T12. The size of each cyst was not noted. I have back pain and nerve issues, but have not had any injuries. Based on what I read, thoracic Tarlov CSF cysts are rare, especially ones that are bilateral and leaking CSF. This has made me concerned about the diagnosis. Were yours confirmed? Did they treat them? If so, what was the outcome?

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