Coccyx cyst - treatment of epithelial coccygeal duct without surgery

What is a spinal cyst?

A spinal cyst is a benign tumor that can form in any part of the spine (cervical, thoracic or lumbosacral). Outwardly, it resembles a small sac filled with synovial fluid or blood. The most common areas for cyst formation are the arches and roots of the vertebrae.

A spinal cyst is a benign tumor

The reasons that can lead to the formation of a cyst are most often damage and inflammation of the spinal column, as well as hemorrhages in it.

In the initial stages of development, the cyst has virtually no symptoms . Only when the disease has developed sufficiently will the patient begin to feel sharp pain in the back, which intensifies with movement.

Clinical picture

Depending on the location and size of the tumor, the clinical picture can occur differently. If the cyst is small, the pathology will be hidden . Very often, with this type of disease, a patient may accidentally discover a tumor, simply by coming for a routine examination or with complaints of a completely different ailment.

With an arachnoid cyst of the spine, the patient may experience neurological disorders . The patient, while at rest, feels pain near the tumor area. Pain can also radiate to the extremities. As the disease progresses in the sacral spine, the patient develops tinnitus. A cyst of the lumbosacral region threatens its carrier with disruption of the gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary system, as well as lameness and disruption of the vestibular apparatus.

A synovial cyst is characterized by the presence of pain when moving the body and palpating the affected area. The patient may also experience headaches and goosebumps running throughout the body.

Classification of the disease

Depending on the location of the cyst, as well as the reasons that caused its appearance, the tumor is divided into several main types :

• Perineural cyst . This type is formed in the lumbar region and is most often the result of congenital causes. The peculiarity of this variety is that the cyst does not change in size and practically does not interfere with its carrier. Inside it is filled with liquor fluid and resembles a small sac, the walls of which are the nerves of the spinal cord. Sometimes the only symptom that at least somehow reminds of the presence of a cyst is a dull pain after strong physical exertion;

Perineural mass usually appears in the lumbar spine

• Periarticular cyst . This type of cyst mainly appears in the intervertebral joints, as well as in the cervical spine. This variety is classified as a synovial type and is essentially part of the periarticular bursa, surrounded by the shoulder and intervertebral joints. It can manifest itself both against the background of congenital causes and as a result of trauma and damage. Sometimes this type is also called paraarticular or synovial. The main symptoms for this type of disease are dizziness, hypertensive disorders, sensory disturbances in the upper extremities, and pain in the neck;

Periarticular cysts affect the facet joints

• CSF cyst . This type of cyst directly affects the spinal cord. In this case, the cyst is filled with cerebrospinal fluid. Symptoms may vary depending on the location of the formation.

CSF tumor directly affects the spinal cord

Where can education be located?

It was noted above that such cysts usually form in the sacrum or lumbar region. Segments of the spine in the lumbar region are designated by the letter L, and in the sacral region by the letter S. That is, when diagnosing a “cyst,” the doctor will definitely add the designation of the vertebra near which it is located - for example, a cyst at the level of the S2 vertebra. This means that it is located near the second segment of the sacral region.

Lower back pain

In general, a perineural cyst can be located on any part of the spinal column. But usually the disease affects the lower sections. Most often, the cyst can be found at the level of the S2 or S3 vertebra.

Causes of the disease

The most common causes of cysts on the spine are:

• Inflammatory processes in the back;
• Back injuries;
• Excessive physical activity;
• Sedentary lifestyle, sedentary work;
• Spinal hemorrhage;
• Congenital disorders of the spine;
• Parasitic infections of various types.

Sometimes a combination of several reasons can cause a cyst to appear, so to establish an accurate diagnosis and find out a more detailed clinical picture, you should consult a specialist.

Consequences

If the neoplasm is characterized by increased activity (its growth and, accordingly, the increase in cerebrospinal fluid or hemorrhagic fluid puts pressure on nearby tissues), then this threatens the development of pathological processes in the nerve endings . Constant pressure damages the spinal nerve roots, which ultimately leads to disruption (or complete loss) of sensitivity in the limbs and skin. Cramps and numbness appear.

Untimely treatment can also lead to deformation of intervertebral discs , which in turn can cause the development of scoliosis, osteochondrosis, kyphosis and other degenerative diseases of the spine.

In addition, a spinal cyst can cause inflammation and purulent abscesses , which can cause an abscess or sepsis. This can be fatal in just a few hours, so you need to treat the cyst as early as possible to avoid complications or irreparable consequences.

With timely treatment, the chance of stopping the growth of the cyst is very high. Of course, with conservative treatment it is impossible to completely get rid of the cyst, but you can stop its growth and get rid of the symptoms.

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Causes and features of perineural cysts

Perineural (translated from Latin as “near the nerve”) cyst is diagnosed in 7% of all cases of spinal tumors, and women suffer from this pathology more often than men. This is a round cavity filled from the inside with cerebrospinal fluid circulating in the spinal canal. Typically, the tumor is diagnosed in the area of ​​the S2 vertebra of the final part of the spinal column, which bears the greatest load and is often subject to mechanical trauma.

Perineural cyst

Depending on the factors that cause the development of a perineural cyst, neoplasms are divided into congenital and acquired. The first type occurs in the prenatal period due to improper formation of nerve and cartilaginous tissues, but can only manifest itself in adulthood or even old age. Factors that provoke acquired cysts include:

• degenerative and inflammatory processes in the structures of the musculoskeletal system;
• diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms (most often echinococci);
• physical inactivity or, conversely, physical overload of the sacral region;
• mechanical damage to the sacrolumbar region, causing difficulty in the outflow of cerebrospinal fluid;
• hemorrhages in the area of ​​the spinal column.

There are various reasons for the development of a perineural cyst.

At risk for the development of perineural cysts are people whose activities are associated with improper distribution of the load on the spine (loaders, office workers, professional athletes, etc.), as well as patients with congenital pathologies of the musculoskeletal system.

For reference! With improper weight gain and malnutrition, perineural cysts often form in women during pregnancy.

How to determine the location of the formation

Symptoms and diagnostic methods

A spinal cyst is a rather insidious disease. The pathology may not show any symptoms at all (especially if it does not increase in size and simply lives quietly on your spine in warmth and comfort).

Such a pathology can be discovered completely by accident during some kind of preventive examination. But, if the disease has been neglected and received an impetus for development, then the symptoms will become pronounced and noticeable.

Depending on the location of the neoplasm, there are a number of symptoms characteristic of the pathology:

Diagnosis of the disease

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To establish an accurate and detailed diagnosis, the doctor prescribes to the patient : MRI, radiography, ultrasound, histology, general blood test, urinalysis.

Such a detailed examination allows us to examine the pathology in as much detail as possible and carry out competent therapy to eliminate it.

CT scan of a cyst in the spine

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Diagnosis of spinal cysts

Diagnosis of spinal cysts is a complex of measures, including:

1. Collection of anamnesis and analysis of patient complaints.
2. General clinical laboratory tests.
3. Spinal examination.
4. Palpation of the spine, which aims to characterize the severity of the pathological process, its localization and the presence of certain functional disorders.
5. Imaging research methods:

• CT;
• MRI;
• radiography;
• Ultrasound;
• myelography;
• electromyography and others.

Based on the data obtained, an accurate diagnosis can be made, the localization and intensity of the pathological process can be characterized.

Treatment of pathology

In the case of a spinal cyst, we can talk about two general therapeutic directions: conservative complex therapy and surgical intervention . Surgery is usually resorted to when the tumor threatens the patient with serious complications, disability or death.

Drug therapy

Drug treatment is a mandatory part of complex conservative therapy. It includes the use of the following groups of drugs :

• NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and analgesics (Diclofenac, Ketanol, Analgin, Revmoxicam, etc.);
• Drugs that improve blood flow and accelerate the delivery of nutrients to the affected areas (Trental, Venoruton);
• Muscle relaxants (Mydocalm);
• Antispasmodics (No-shpa, Spazmalgon);
• Preparations with chondroitin and glucosamine (Structum, Artrofoon);
• Glucocorticosteroids (if the patient has a severe inflammatory process): Prednisolone, Solu-Medrol;
• Vitamin complexes containing B vitamins (Milgamma, Neurobion).

Physiotherapy

Another conservative treatment method for spinal cysts. It should be used only during remission.

The most effective methods of physiotherapy are:

• Ultrasonic phonphoresis;
• Massotherapy;
• Acupuncture;
• Laser therapy
• Hirudotherapy.

Each of these types of treatment can only be prescribed by your attending physician in the absence of contraindications. Treatment should be carried out only by professionals in order to avoid worsening or complications. It is advisable to combine physiotherapy with a special diet rich in vitamins and minerals.

Folk recipes

Traditional therapy is also good for conservative treatment. It cannot be an independent treatment complex, but can be combined well with other therapeutic measures.

Among the most effective recipes are:

1. Treatment with burdock juice . Take a few fresh burdock leaves, wash them, grind them and squeeze out the juice. The juice should be infused for 3-4 days (fermentation should not be allowed) and drink 2 tbsp. spoons 4 times a day before meals. Continue the procedure for two months;
2. Drink made from elecampane . Mix 45 grams of dry elecampane herb with yeast starter (1 tablespoon of dry yeast is poured with three liters of warm water). The mixture must be infused for 2 days, and then drunk half a glass twice a day for 20 days;
3. Herbal decoction . Take 1 tbsp. spoon of burdock root, string, oregano, nettle, green walnut leaves. Grind all the ingredients and add 3 tbsp. spoons of St. John's wort, immortelle and 1 tbsp. a spoonful of valerian herb. 2 tbsp. spoons of the mixture pour 0.5 liters. boiling water and leave for 15 hours. You need to drink 25 ml of the decoction. before meals for 1 month.

Surgical intervention

There are several types of operations to remove a cyst, each of which is used under certain conditions..

Puncture operation

Pay attention to methods for removing cysts in the spine. Puncture is a technique that involves pumping out the contents from the cyst in order to eliminate excess pressure on the nerve roots. Unfortunately, the effect of such an operation is short-lived, since a progressive cyst can grow again to its previous size. To reduce the risk of relapse, the patient is infused with Calcitonin into the cystic cavity.

Radical excision

This technique involves complete removal of the cyst. In some cases, along with the cyst, part of the damaged vertebral segment must be removed.

Endoscopic cyst removal

This method involves inserting a microcamera and an endoscope through a small incision. This allows you to monitor what is happening on the tomograph. Using micro-instruments, the surgeon removes the cyst without touching the cartilage and bone segments. After this, the patient is given special implants to fix the vertebra.

Why is a perineural cyst dangerous?

Small neoplasms occur without symptoms or complications, but when the immune system deteriorates, inflammatory processes in the body are activated, resulting in an enlargement of the cavity. Cysts more than 1.5 cm in diameter compress nerve endings and disrupt cellular metabolism in tissues, which leads to changes in the tissues and structures of the spine, pain, numbness of the limbs, disruption of the musculoskeletal system and internal organs. In the absence of treatment and progression of the disease, serious limitation of motor function and disability of the patient is possible.

Spinal surgery at SM-Clinic

At SM-Clinic, microsurgical operations are performed on all parts of the spine (cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral) using modern minimally invasive techniques.
The operating rooms are equipped with all the necessary equipment and microsurgical equipment to perform high-tech operations, such as microdiscectomy using minimally invasive approaches and percutaneous spinal stabilization. Highly qualified neurosurgeons at our clinic are proficient in performing minimally invasive and percutaneous operations, use modern prosthetic techniques, instrumental fixation of spinal segments and high-tech spinal stabilization systems.

The following operations are performed at SM-Clinic:

• Microdiscectomy
  is the microsurgical removal of a herniated disc through a small (about 3 cm incision) incision using special mini-access systems and a binocular loupe.

• Transcutaneous (percutaneous) stabilization of the spine
  - performed for pathological hypermobility of the spine, instability of the spine, uncomplicated fractures. Minimally invasive spinal fixation surgery is performed using stabilizing systems from leading global manufacturers (Medtronic, Stryker, Synthes).

• Spinal canal decompression
  - performed for stenosis (narrowing) of the spinal canal at one or more levels. Decompression of the spinal canal and nerve roots is carried out using modern instruments and optical magnification systems, stabilization of the affected spinal segments is carried out using special implants.

• Microsurgical removal of a tumor of the spinal cord and nerve roots
  - the use of microsurgical instruments and modern operating optics makes it possible to completely remove the tumor and thereby avoid relapse of the disease.

In some cases, complex complex operations are performed, combining, for example, removal of an intervertebral hernia and stabilization of the spine.
The introduction of modern standards of diagnosis and treatment of spinal pathology into the SM-Clinic, the experience and qualifications of our doctors allow us to ensure consistently high results in the surgical treatment of spinal diseases. The use of minimally traumatic techniques allows us to significantly reduce the length of stay of our patients in the hospital.

Subsequent rehabilitation treatment is carried out under the supervision of orthopedic traumatologists, rehabilitation specialists and physiotherapists. To quickly return our patients to normal life, special programs have been developed that utilize the extensive capabilities of our medical center for recovery and rehabilitation after surgery.

Today, open spinal surgeries, which frightened with unpredictable results and possible complications, are a thing of the past. Spinal surgery at the SM-Clinic medical holding is high-quality treatment using all the achievements of modern neurosurgery.

You can find out more details and make an appointment with a specialist by phone.

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Diagnosis of coccyx cyst

To carry out diagnostic measures for identifying a coccyx cyst, the Yusupov Hospital has all the necessary modern equipment that allows you to detect pathology in the shortest possible time and with maximum accuracy.

The main methods for diagnosing coccyx cysts include the following instrumental studies:

• sigmoidoscopy - for detailed visualization of the intestinal mucosa and determination of the localization of the pathological formation;
• probing the cyst - allows you to identify the canal of the coccygeal passage, the place where it enters the intestine;
• Ultrasound examination – allows you to clarify the localization and extent of the pathological process;
• radiography of the sacral area with the introduction of contrast;
• computer or magnetic resonance imaging.