Hemorrhagic Cervical Synovial Cyst With Atypical Chest Pain Presentation
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Lee Thomas S, Lee Joseph J, Resnick Allyson, Garonzik Ira M
Primary Institution: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, USA
Hypothesis
The atypical presentation of chest pain in this patient is related to the compression of the C8 nerve root by the synovial cyst.
Conclusion
The patient experienced complete resolution of symptoms after surgery for a hemorrhagic cervical synovial cyst.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a five-month history of symptoms before diagnosis.
- Physical therapy and medications were ineffective before surgery.
- Post-surgery, the patient reported being 100% better.
Takeaway
A man had a rare type of cyst in his neck that caused unusual chest pain, but after surgery to remove the cyst, he felt completely better.
Methodology
The patient underwent a right C7-T1 laminoforaminotomy and synovial cyst resection surgery.
Limitations
The case is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
58-year-old male.
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