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Notes:
Notes:
*If epithelium missing -- then ''ganglion''.
*If epithelium missing -- then ''ganglion''.
==Vertebral disc==
===General===
*Herniated disc cause back pain.
*May result in ''cauda equina syndrome''.
===Microscopic===
Features:
*Benign fibrous tissue.


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 13:49, 5 November 2010

Pieces of spine are seen in neuropathology.

Common specimens

  • Synovial cyst.
  • Lumbar wound infection.

Synovial cyst

General

  • May cause back pain.[1]

Microscopic

Features:

  • Simple epithelium.

Notes:

  • If epithelium missing -- then ganglion.

Vertebral disc

General

  • Herniated disc cause back pain.
  • May result in cauda equina syndrome.

Microscopic

Features:

  • Benign fibrous tissue.

See also

References