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  • female
  • 40 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I have a 17mm Tarlov cyst on my second sacral vertebra and I'm really scared about surgery what other treatment options are there? My radiologist appointment is a month away and the wait is making me anxious

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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