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What Does Lymphocele In Spine Mean?
I had an MRI done because I have been having upper back pain and numbness in my hands that radiates to my elbow at time. My hands also seem clumsy. I have been dropping things like crazy. My MRI said there is a small 7.7 mm CC by 3 mm cystic lesion present adjacent to the left T3 vertebra that may represent a small lymphocele. What exactly is a lymphocele in the spine?
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
Hello,
Lymphocele is a cystic structure filled with lymph. Lymphocele is formed due to non-fusion of lymphatic sacs and it represents a congenital anomaly. It is non-neoplastic lesion, however, it may cause compression of structures around spinal cord.
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Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
Lymphocele is a cystic structure filled with lymph. Lymphocele is formed due to non-fusion of lymphatic sacs and it represents a congenital anomaly. It is non-neoplastic lesion, however, it may cause compression of structures around spinal cord.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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