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A rare cause of Lumbar (L1) radiculopathy

PRABHU MARUTHAMUTHU

Abstract


Epidural vein abnormalities are rare1-5 in
patients operated for lumbar radiculopathy.
Abnormalities or pathological
changes of epidural venous network may
give rise to symptoms similar to or mimicking
lumbar disc herniation or spinal
stenosis. Multiple lumbar epidural varices
can cause nerve root and thecal sac
compression. Lumbar epidural varices
have been infrequently described in the
literature. The condition is more common
in L4 - L5 L5-S1 levels. Treatment is cauterization
of the vein and the prognosis is
good


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