Spine

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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.
  • Nests of chondrocytes (as in immature cartilage).

See also

References