- 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
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
A detailed evaluation will help decide the best course of action.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Neurosurgeon
Answered 14/08/2025
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