Tarlov cyst
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Perineural cysts or Tarlov cysts (TCs) are nerve root dilations resulting from pathologically increased cerebrospinal fluid pressure.[citation needed]
Signs and symptoms[edit | edit source]
Tarlov cyst patients often report widespread pain and fatigue.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
ME/CFS[edit | edit source]
A study of 197 ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia patients found that the prevalence of Tarlov cysts was three times higher in ME/CFS patients than the general population, at 39%.[1]
The study's authors conclude:
This observation supports the hypothesis that STCs, FM, and CFS may share the same pathophysiological mechanism, i.e., moderately increased cerebrospinal fluid pressure, causing irritation of neurons and axons in dorsal root ganglia
Notable articles[edit | edit source]
- 2020, High Prevalence of Perineural Cysts in Patients with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Full text)
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Hulens, Mieke; Bruyninckx, Frans; Dankaerts, Wim; Rasschaert, Ricky; De Mulder, Peter; Stalmans, Ingeborg; Vansant, Greet; Bervoets, Chris (December 1, 2020). "High Prevalence of Perineural Cysts in Patients with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome". Pain Medicine: pnaa410. doi:10.1093/pm/pnaa410. ISSN 1526-2375.
