A rare case of ligamentum flavum cyst of the lumbar spine in an elderly male is reported. The patient presented with low backache and features of bilateral radiculopathy of a sudden onset. The cyst was lying in the extradural space. After surgery, the patient reported complete relief of symptoms.
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