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A well-written elaboration on a published paper about the origin of intraneural ganglion cysts. The Spinner group has made a very important contribution that advances both our understanding and effective treatment of this surgically treatable disorder.

Michel Kliot

Illinois, USA

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Spinner, R.J., Desy, N.M., Amrami, K.K. et al. Expanding on the term “balloon” sign. Acta Neurochir 158, 1891–1893 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-016-2926-x

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