Post-Spinal Anesthesia Intradural Extramedullary Arachnoid Cyst Formation: A Case Report

Abstract

The formation of an intradural extramedullary arachnoid cyst is a rare complication of spinal anesthesia. We present a case of a 34-year-old female patient who developed neurological symptoms including a bilateral reduction in sensation and strength in the lower limbs following a C-section under spinal anesthesia. MRI of the thoracic spine revealed a lesion at the level of T11/T12 and the upper limit of the L1 vertebral body, which was pushing the cord to the side, and a diagnosis of the intradural extramedullary arachnoid cyst was established. The prognosis for this condition is good and surgical excision leads to resolution of the symptoms. Proper and prompt diagnosis is crucial to rule out other differentials and prevent permanent neurological damage in these patients.