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EP30.01: Transvaginal sonography diagnosis of perineurial (Tarlov) cysts
Author(s) -
Hazan Y.,
Efrat Z.,
Gadot Y.,
Gilboa Y.,
Perlman S.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1002/uog.21726
Subject(s) - medicine , asymptomatic , products of conception , transvaginal sonography , radiology , echogenicity , adnexal mass , cyst , surgery , work up , ultrasound , pregnancy , biology , genetics , abortion
Tarlov or perineurial cysts are nerve root lesions common in the sacral region. These cysts were reported to mimic adnexal masses on TVS. Materials and methods: 4 women referred for adnexal mass. TVS: normal uterus and ovaries + multiple bilateral cysts containing mildly echogenic content located posteriorly to peritoneum suspected Dx of Tarlov cyst. Results: Tarlov cysts was Dx subsequently confirmed by either CT or MRI. EP 30.01: Trans-vaginal sonography diagnosis of Perineurial (Tarlov) cysts
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