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Generated 13 Oct 2026
Neurology · Neurology / Spinal disorders

Tarlov cyst syndrome

Also known as: Perineural cyst

Cystic dilations of sacral nerve root sheaths.

Medical specialty
Neurology
Subspecialty
Neurology / Spinal disorders
Sex & age distribution
Male: affected; Female: affected, more common; Children: rare
Gene(s) involved
None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Congenital or traumatic.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (3)

perineal painsacral radiculopathysciatica
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