37-year-old man with back pain

Brian M. Trotta, MD, University of Virginia

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Abstract: 

A 37-year-old man presents to the ED with 2 weeks of progressive low back pain radiating into both extremities. The patient has a long history of back pain that has been treated with numerous epidural steroid injections.

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Question Text 

Given the history of numerous lumbar punctures, what is the most likely diagnosis?
 

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 Answer: Meningioma 
Correct Answer? 
No
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 Answer: Epidural abscess 
Correct Answer? 
No
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 Answer: Epidermoid inclusion cyst 
Correct Answer? 
Yes
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 Answer: Synovial cyst 
Correct Answer? 
No
 
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