Academy of Integrative Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350122, Fujian, People's Republic of China.
Spinal Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 445, Bayi Avenue, Donghu, Nanchang, 330004, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
Eur J Med Res. 2021 May 8;26(1):44. doi: 10.1186/s40001-021-00514-w.
Tarlov cysts are a commonly misdiagnosed condition, which can present with many rare symptoms. We report a case of a Tarlov cyst with spermatorrhea and review the pertinent literature.
A 42-year-old male patient had a history of spermatorrhea for > 10 years, but was incorrectly diagnosed as the patient and the doctors consistently mistook the symptoms for a genitourinary disease. Magnetic resonance imaging showed that two cysts in the sacral canal. The diagnosis was Tarlov cyst. We performed surgery to remove the cyst and the symptoms of spermatorrhea disappeared after the operation.
This case demonstrates that orthopedics and urologists should improve their understanding of Tarlov cysts to avoid misdiagnosis and mistreatment.
Tarlov 囊肿是一种常被误诊的疾病，可表现出许多罕见的症状。我们报告一例伴有精液遗泄的 Tarlov 囊肿病例，并复习相关文献。
一名 42 岁男性患者有精液遗泄病史>10 年，但被误诊，患者和医生均一直将症状误认为是泌尿生殖系统疾病。磁共振成像显示骶管内有两个囊肿。诊断为 Tarlov 囊肿。我们行手术切除囊肿，术后精液遗泄症状消失。
本例表明，骨科和泌尿科医生应提高对 Tarlov 囊肿的认识，避免误诊和误治。
