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We report a case of V ventricular cystic dilatation, presenting with specific neurological symptoms including low back pain, bilateral sciatica, weakness of dorsiflexion, and urinary retention. MRI showed a large cystic dilatation of the ventriculus terminalis. Surgical fenestration of the cyst allowed complete relief from symptoms and remission of the neurological deficit.
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Agrillo, U., Tirendi, M.N. & Nardi, P.V. Symptomatic cystic dilatation of V ventricle: Case report and review of the literature. Eur Spine J 6, 281–283 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01322453
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